This image displays typical pink to red elevations of the skin and non-scaling, slightly elevated lesions on a patient with a viral exanthem. On a person with a viral exanthem, the pink to red, slightly elevated lesions on the skin can become widespread. This image displays widespread flat and raised skin lesions that are red or pink in color typical of viral skin rashes. In viral exanthem the pink patch of affected skin should turn white when you push on it with a finger. As displayed in this image, the pink to red elevations of the skin from viral exanthem are not scaly.
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Viral Exanthem  Information for adults

Picture of Viral Exanthem: This image displays typical pink to red elevations of the skin and non-scaling, slightly elevated lesions on a patient with a viral exanthem. Divider line
This image displays typical pink to red elevations of the skin and non-scaling, slightly elevated lesions on a patient with a viral exanthem.
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Signs and Symptoms
A widespread rash of pink-to-red spots or bumps occurs primarily on the trunk, arms, and legs. The rash may or may not be itchy. Sometimes, the person does not feel well and might have a fever, fatigue, headache, loss of appetite, aches and pains, and irritability.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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