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How is maculopapular dermatitis with fever diagnosed?
Mar 15, 2010 · Some generalized rashes have distinctive features that allow immediate recognition, such as psoriasis (silvery white scale on the knees and elbows), pityriasis rosea (herald patch), and atopic...
Nov 14, 2023 · Papule: an elevated, circumscribed skin lesion ≤1 cm in diameter. When papules are >1 cm in size, the appropriate term is plaque (palpable lesions elevated above the skin surface) or nodule (a larger, firm papule with a significant vertical dimension).
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- Clinical Features
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Rash Red Flags
1. Fever 2. Toxic appearance 3. Hypotension 4. Mucosal lesions 5. Severe pain 6. Very old or young age 7. Immunosuppressed 8. New medication
Maculopapular rashes visual diagnosis
1. Chickenpox 2. Chickenpox 3. Chikungunya 4. Measles 5. Miliaria(Heat rash) 6. Poison ivy/Oak/Sumac 7. Poison ivy/Oak/Sumac 8. Scabies 9. Shingles
Maculopapular rashes
1. Infectious 1.1. Adenovirus 1.2. Arbovirus 1.3. Chikungunya 1.4. EBV 1.5. Ehrlichiosis 1.6. Enterovirus 1.7. Fifths disease 1.8. HSV 6 1.9. Leptospirosis 1.10. Lyme 1.11. Measles 1.12. Meningococcemia 1.13. Mycoplasma 1.14. Parvovirus (B19) 1.15. Primary HIV 1.16. Psittacosis 1.17. Rickettsia 1.18. Rubella 1.19. Rubeola 1.20. Scabies 1.21. Secondary syphilis 1.22. Streptobacillus moniliformis 1.23. Typhoid fever/typhus 1. Noninfectious 1.1. Acrodermatitis enteropathica 1.2. Allergy 1.3. Der...
Frequently a clinical diagnosis based on ruling-out more dangerous causesSee differential diagnosis section (above)Differential diagnosis. Treatment. Complications. Outlook. Takeaway. A maculopapular rash can signify a disease, allergic reaction, or infection. It is most commonly caused by infection...
Mar 26, 2024 · A maculopapular rash is a mix of macules (flat discolored areas of skin) and papules (small raised bumps) that usually covers a large area of skin. It may appear red or pink if your skin is light, or darker than your natural tone if your skin is dark.
The differ-ential diagnosis for maculopapular dermatitis with fever is broad. Eliciting a thorough history and physical examination is important for diagnosis. Factors to consider in any patient presenting with maculopapular dermatitis and fever include the distribution of the patients dermatitis (central versus pe- ’.