Viral exanthem

This, probably the commonest type of virally induced rash, presents clinically as a widespread non-specific erythematous maculopapular rash. It probably arises because of circulating immune complexes of antibody and viral antigen localizing to dermal blood vessels. The rash can be caused by many different viruses (e.g. echo-, parvo-, human herpes virus-6, Epstein-Barr virus;) and so is rarely diagnostic. The rash will resolve spontaneously in 7-10 days.

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  1. [...] adults in the United States have been exposed to the herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV1) that causes colHealth Nova: Your Ultimate Medical Portal VIRAL INFECTIONS …The rash can be caused by many different viruses (e.g. echo-, parvo-, human herpes virus-6, [...]

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