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Exanthem
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| ICD-10 | A38., B05.-B09. |
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| ICD-9 | 034, 055-057, 782.1 |
| DiseasesDB | 25831 |
| MeSH | D005076 |
An exanthem is a widespread rash, usually of viral origin, and usually occurring in children. It represents either a reaction to a toxin produced by the organism, damage to the skin by the organism or an immune response. Exanthems may also be due to a drug, most commonly antibiotics.
Historically, five "classical" childhood exanthems have been recognized: they are rubeola (measles), varicella (chicken pox), rubella, Mumps, Roseola and Parvovirus B19. Vaccinations now exist against measles, rubella and chickenpox.[1]
A "new" exanthem was identified in 1992, unilateral laterothoracic exanthem (ULE), later also known as asymmetric periflexural exanthem of childhood.[2]
- ^ Michael A. Pfaller; Murray, Patrick R.; Rosenthal, Ken S. (2005). Medical Microbiology (Medical Microbiology). Mosby Elsevier, 700. ISBN 0-323-03303-2.
- ^ Bodemer C, de Prost Y (1992). "Unilateral laterothoracic exanthem in children: a new disease?". J Am Acad Dermatol 27 (5 Pt 1): 693-6. PMID 1430389.
- Overview at About.com
- Definition at MedTerms
- Differential diagnosis
- Dermatology Quiz Includes photo, diagnosis, and treatment of unilateral laterothoracic exanthem (ULE).
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| Viral | Measles (1st disease) - Rubella (3rd disease) - Duke's disease (4th disease) - Slap cheek (5th disease) - Roseola (6th disease) |
| Bacterial | Scarlet fever (2nd disease) |