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Dermatology. The term morbilliform refers to a rash that looks like measles. [1] [2] The rash consists of macular lesions that are red and usually 2–10 mm in diameter but may be confluent in places. [3] A morbilliform rash is a rose-red flat ( macular) or slightly elevated ( maculopapular) eruption, showing circular or elliptical lesions ...
Jul 21, 2020 · On physical exam, there was an erythematous, diffuse morbilliform rash without scale, most prominent on the back and the neck (Figures 1- -2). 2). The rash was maculopapular, blanchable, and with large areas of confluence. It was nontender and nonindurated on palpation. He had noticed the rash a day prior and complained of pruritis.
- Radhika B Kulkarni, Yitzchok Lederman, Agura Afiari, Jacqueline A Savage, Jason Jacob
- 10.7759/cureus.9321
- 2020
- Cureus. 2020 Jul; 12(7): e9321.
Mar 4, 2022 · The history and definition of the morbilliform eruption. The term morbilliform originates from morbilli, the Italian diminutive of Il Morbo.In the Middle Ages, Il Morbo, or the great plague, referred to smallpox, and morbilli described the “small plague” of measles, as both epidemics have cooccurred since the sixth century. 1, 2 Over time, the term morbilliform has been adopted to describe ...
- 10.1016/j.det.2021.12.006
- 2022/04
- Dermatol Clin. 2022 Apr; 40(2): 191-202.
Sep 9, 2004 · A rash that appears as the fever resolves is typical of roseola infantum. In erythema infectiosum “slapped cheeks” and a lace-like rash may occur up to a week after fever. Vaccination history —Having had a measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination makes a diagnosis of measles or rubella less likely but does not exclude it.
- Caroline Furness, Rita Sharma, Anthony Harnden
- 2004
The rash of measles is described as morbilliform, and this adjective is used to describe similar-appearing eruptions of macules and papules. Frequently, these rashes present in conjunction with fever, and additional nonspecific symptoms include myalgia, rhinorrhea, conjunctivitis, headache, gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, and lymphadenopathy.
A morbilliform skin rash in an adult is usually due to a drug. In a child, it is more likely to be viral in origin. Morbilliform drug eruption is also called maculopapular drug eruption, exanthematous drug eruption and maculopapular exanthem.
The term morbilliform refers to a rash that looks like measles. The rash consists of macular lesions that are red and usually 2–10 mm in diameter but may be confluent in places. Read more at wikipedia
