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What Causes Fever With Red Spots In An Infant?

Posted on Thu, 1 Jun 2017

Question: My nephew is 7 mts old and he has red spots on his body with a fever of 102. Is it possible he has chicken pox? What else could give him red spots on his body?this pic was taken this morning.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not chicken pox

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone through your query carefully and also the attached image. I understand your concerns.

Let me reassure you that the mentioned red spots are not due to chicken pox. The lesions of chickenpox are fluid-filled vesicles and look different. Your nephew possibly has a viral infection and viral infections are frequently associated with rashes and that could be the possible cause.

However, I would insist you get a complete blood count done. I am looking for the platelet counts as low platelet counts could also give such red spots. Moreover, the WBC count will indicate whether the cause could be bacterial. Please also upload the reports here thereafter and I would guide you accordingly.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (41 hours later)

Thank you forbyour reply. They did blood work and everything was good except his iron is low. He eats good so I dont understand why its low.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Iron supplementation is advisable.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. It is not unusual for a child of this age to have iron deficiency. The diet of a child can be low in iron and that is the possible cause. You need not worry and I would suggest supplementation with iron drops.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (31 hours later)

He is and thank you for your reply :)

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Glad to be of service

Detailed Answer:
Feel free to contact me back directly if you ever have a health related query in the future. I would be there to assist you.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D