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What Causes Fever With Runny Nose And Skin Rash?
I had fever of 99(F) around 3 days back. But i recover from that fever. but yesterday night again i got a fever of 101(F), and after waking up this morning i noticed red rashes all over my faces and body, with runny nose, cold. I think it may be due to measles virus? am i right? if yes what should I do? please help. How to recover fast?
Tue, 31 May 2016
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This is Dr. S. Tomar from healthcaremagic.com's medical team and I ll be your medical adviser for this question.
First of all thank you for sharing your concern with us and showing trust on us.
Cough , coryza and conjunctivitis are typical for measles but a proper examination is necessary for making a diagnosis .In following conditions similar mentioned complaints are seen :
1. flu
2. measles/atypical measles
3.scarlet fever
4.meningococcal disease
5. lupus
6.infectious mononucleosis
Most of the viral infections are selflimiting and supportive care in terms of proper rest , rehydration and good diet is indicated . But at the same time scarlet fever like conditions which are bacterial infection can also manifest in similar way and antibiotic treatment is needed so I would recommend you to consult your PCP straight away and get tested for definitive diagnosis . Drink plenty of water and don't let the dehydration get settled .
This is my initial response and discussion is open until you have any query or need further clarification.
I wish you good health .
sincerely,
Dr. Shardendu Tomar
This is Dr. S. Tomar from healthcaremagic.com's medical team and I ll be your medical adviser for this question.
First of all thank you for sharing your concern with us and showing trust on us.
Cough , coryza and conjunctivitis are typical for measles but a proper examination is necessary for making a diagnosis .In following conditions similar mentioned complaints are seen :
1. flu
2. measles/atypical measles
3.scarlet fever
4.meningococcal disease
5. lupus
6.infectious mononucleosis
Most of the viral infections are selflimiting and supportive care in terms of proper rest , rehydration and good diet is indicated . But at the same time scarlet fever like conditions which are bacterial infection can also manifest in similar way and antibiotic treatment is needed so I would recommend you to consult your PCP straight away and get tested for definitive diagnosis . Drink plenty of water and don't let the dehydration get settled .
This is my initial response and discussion is open until you have any query or need further clarification.
I wish you good health .
sincerely,
Dr. Shardendu Tomar
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