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Diagnosed With Flu, Rashes All Over Body, Raised Red Bumps, Scabbing, Throat Tightness. Treatment?

About 10 days ago, I was diagnosed with the flu . (tested positive with the flu test). Now I have I have a rash all over my body. There are small and large red raised bumps. Some of them look as if they have a scab over it. The only other illness I have with the rash is a tight throat when I swollen. No trouble breathing , but it feels as if something is in my throat.
Mon, 30 Sep 2013
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Hi there,
Welcome to HCM.
I am suspecting viral fever with rash like illness, probably chickenpox. Please get in touch with your GP for examination of the rash. Apply calamine on the itchy rashes. Thanks.
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Diagnosed With Flu, Rashes All Over Body, Raised Red Bumps, Scabbing, Throat Tightness. Treatment?

Hi there, Welcome to HCM. I am suspecting viral fever with rash like illness, probably chickenpox. Please get in touch with your GP for examination of the rash. Apply calamine on the itchy rashes. Thanks.