Three-day fever rash
Not only does a three-day fever lead to a skin rash, but also many other childhood diseases, whether they are caused by viruses or bacteria. The interaction of the individual symptoms often makes it possible to distinguish between them. Many of them occur only sporadically, as they can and should be vaccinated in order to avoid complications and consequential damage.
Diseases caused by viruses that are accompanied by a skin rash are, for example, measles, rubella, chickenpox or rubeola. If a child is infected with measles, large spots can be found on the body of the child which merge into one another. They are purple and slightly raised.
In the beginning, the rash is mainly found behind the ears, only then it spreads to the trunk and the arms and legs. In addition, whitish spots, so-called Koplik’s spots, can be found in the mouth in the area of the molars on the mucous membrane, these are typical for a measles infection. If the child is infected with the rubella virus, one finds rather small spots that do not merge into each other.
They are pinkish red and possibly partly raised. This rash also starts behind the ears and on the face before it spreads to the body. If infected with rubella, one finds additional swollen lymph nodes in the neck and behind the ears.Chickenpox is also accompanied by a skin rash.
This has a completely different very typical appearance. In the beginning, red spots are found all over the body and also on the scalp. In the course of time, these turn into blisters that eventually burst and then become encrusted.
All three forms can be found next to each other on the body, therefore this appearance is also called “starry sky”. In addition, the child feels unbelievable itching all over the body when he or she has chickenpox. A skin rash is also found in an infection with ringworm, but it is more garland-shaped.
It is mainly found on the trunk and arms. Itching can also occur here. Measles, chickenpox, rubella and ringworm are viral diseases against which, except for ringworm, vaccinations can also be carried out.
Diseases caused by bacteria with a rash are scarlet fever and contagious impetigo. Scarlet fever has a fine, slightly raised rash that feels like sandpaper when you run your hand over it. It begins in the groin and armpits before spreading to the body.
In addition, a raspberry-red tongue can be found when infected with scarlet fever. The Impetigo contagiosa is accompanied by superficial pus blisters. These can burst and then form so-called honey yellow crusts.
As can be seen, there are a number of childhood diseases, which, like the three-day fever, are all accompanied by a skin rash, but each one appears different and has different additional symptoms. Each childhood disease has a typical pattern of spread. In three-day fever, the rash is mainly concentrated in the trunk of the body. In rare cases it can spread to other parts of the body or even to the face. Measles, rubella or chickenpox are certainly also possible as a differential diagnosis.
