JollyRoger
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nikisonny said:
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Flu with rash
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MMDad
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There is a nasty virus going around right now. My daughter has had a 102 degree fever off and on for five days. The heart thing they are talking about is if you have strep, and it goes untreated. It can then turn into scarlet fever and damage the heart. If your son doesn't have an excessive fever, wait until tommorow and call your pediatrician and explain the symptoms. They'll probably have you come in for a strep test, then send you home.nikisonny said:
kwillia
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Here is info on scarlett fever: http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/scarlet_fever.html
Symptoms of Scarlet Fever
The rash is the most striking symptom of scarlet fever. It usually begins looking like a bad sunburn with tiny bumps and it may itch. The rash usually appears first on the neck and face, often leaving a clear unaffected area around the mouth. It spreads to the chest and back, then to the rest of the body. In body creases, especially around the underarms and elbows, the rash forms classic red streaks. Areas of rash usually turn white when you press on them. By the sixth day of the infection the rash usually fades, but the affected skin may begin to peel.
Aside from the rash, there are usually other symptoms that help to confirm a diagnosis of scarlet fever, including a reddened sore throat, a fever above 101 degrees Fahrenheit (38.3 degrees Celsius), and swollen glands in the neck. The tonsils and back of the throat may be covered with a whitish coating, or appear red, swollen, and dotted with whitish or yellowish specks of pus. Early in the infection, the tongue may have a whitish or yellowish coating. A child with scarlet fever also may have chills, body aches, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite.
When scarlet fever occurs because of a throat infection, the fever typically stops within 3 to 5 days, and the sore throat passes soon afterward. The scarlet fever rash usually fades on the sixth day after sore throat symptoms began, but skin that was covered by rash may begin to peel. This peeling may last 10 days. With antibiotic treatment, the infection itself is usually cured within a week, but it may take a few weeks for tonsils and swollen glands to return to normal.
In rare cases, scarlet fever may develop from the skin infection impetigo, which is also caused by the streptococci bacteria. In those cases, the child may not get a sore throat.
Symptoms of Scarlet Fever
The rash is the most striking symptom of scarlet fever. It usually begins looking like a bad sunburn with tiny bumps and it may itch. The rash usually appears first on the neck and face, often leaving a clear unaffected area around the mouth. It spreads to the chest and back, then to the rest of the body. In body creases, especially around the underarms and elbows, the rash forms classic red streaks. Areas of rash usually turn white when you press on them. By the sixth day of the infection the rash usually fades, but the affected skin may begin to peel.
Aside from the rash, there are usually other symptoms that help to confirm a diagnosis of scarlet fever, including a reddened sore throat, a fever above 101 degrees Fahrenheit (38.3 degrees Celsius), and swollen glands in the neck. The tonsils and back of the throat may be covered with a whitish coating, or appear red, swollen, and dotted with whitish or yellowish specks of pus. Early in the infection, the tongue may have a whitish or yellowish coating. A child with scarlet fever also may have chills, body aches, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite.
When scarlet fever occurs because of a throat infection, the fever typically stops within 3 to 5 days, and the sore throat passes soon afterward. The scarlet fever rash usually fades on the sixth day after sore throat symptoms began, but skin that was covered by rash may begin to peel. This peeling may last 10 days. With antibiotic treatment, the infection itself is usually cured within a week, but it may take a few weeks for tonsils and swollen glands to return to normal.
In rare cases, scarlet fever may develop from the skin infection impetigo, which is also caused by the streptococci bacteria. In those cases, the child may not get a sore throat.
JollyRoger
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kwillia said:
I wouldn't panic. But in the least, be sure to call a doc in the morning and let them know the symptoms.
When I was like 10 years old...I woke up with what looked like measles(sp?) Parents freaked..took me to Doc Marlow..It was strep. I was fine in like 2 days with his drugs.
JollyRoger
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kwillia said:
I wouldn't panic. But in the least, be sure to call a doc in the morning and let them know the symptoms.
I didn't meant to cause a panic...Back at cha!
kwillia
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Here is a link of various possible reasons for rash in kids:
http://www.4skinrash.info/childskinrash.html
I agree with MMDad... I'm thinking that as long as his fever isn't too high this can wait til the morning.
http://www.4skinrash.info/childskinrash.html
I agree with MMDad... I'm thinking that as long as his fever isn't too high this can wait til the morning.
kwillia
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Here is a pic of full blown scarlett fever rash...
http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/IndexDisplay.cfm?ImageID=1119114779
http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/IndexDisplay.cfm?ImageID=1119114779
JollyRoger
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kwillia said:
Oh yeah ..these pics are slightly better than a fever?
102.5 under the arm is 103.5 in reality. At least, that was the way I was trained when I was a Day Care Director, add a degree to the temp. when it's under the arm. Look for signs of dehydration, are his lips white or chapped, etc. It's important to keep giving him fluids, suck on an ice cube, small sips of gingerale, etc. My son gets very sick with out getting a fever, so with out knowing your child, I might consider an after-hour clinic tonight, and would certainly take him to a Dr. tomorrow.
Sorry he's so sick, hope he's better soon
Sorry he's so sick, hope he's better soon
www.webmd.com They give descriptions of illnesses and rate them as to "see doctor immediately" or "see doctor if condition gets worse"...
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Thanks for your help
I'm probably going to be up all night watching him making sure he's still
breathing. I'm too nervous too sleep. I'm researching scarlet fever.
I'm taking him to Dr. first thing in am. His brother already has 2 refills for amoxicillian at cvs....wonder if I should go ahead and fill them, and cuz I know I won't get an appt right away if even tommorow, unless I say he's almost dying.
I'm probably going to be up all night watching him making sure he's still
breathing. I'm too nervous too sleep. I'm researching scarlet fever.
I'm taking him to Dr. first thing in am. His brother already has 2 refills for amoxicillian at cvs....wonder if I should go ahead and fill them, and cuz I know I won't get an appt right away if even tommorow, unless I say he's almost dying.
carolinagirl
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Pandora said:
My youngest daughter was just diagnosed with strep and she had those symptoms. Her first complaint was a headache, then she got chills, fever, nausea, and a rash on her cheek. Doc said she thought it was just the flu, but her throat was red so she did a strep test and it immediately turned positive.
Take the child to the dr. Do NOT just refill a prescription for another child.