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Is Rash On Body While Recovering From Flu Normal?
Over the weekend I had a really bad flu. Fevers and chills, body aches, diareha, vomiting and extreme sweating... I didnt get out of bed for 2 days. Slowly getting better, still coughing, dizziness, sore muscles, still sweating in sleep. Today I woke up and I am covered in a rash. Is this normal?
Thu, 8 Oct 2015
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A rash can occur as a result of a viral infection such as the cold or flu.
This is called viral exanthem. The rash would normally resolve at the same time the illness resolves or soon after.
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A rash can occur as a result of a viral infection such as the cold or flu.
This is called viral exanthem. The rash would normally resolve at the same time the illness resolves or soon after.
I hope this helps
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