Morbilliform Eruption, Viral Infections, Exanthem - DermAtlas

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Nader Shaikh, MD, MPH

Diagnosis

morbilliform eruption viral infections, exanthem

Body Site

trunk arm leg

Age

30 months

Pigmentation

light

Organization

scattered

Color

red

Morphology

morbilliform

Pattern

symmetric generalized, disseminated

Comments

This 30-month-old boy developed a morbilliform eruption 8 days into a course of amoxicillin/clavulinic acid therapy for an ear infection. Lesions resolved within 2 days of discontinuation of the oral antibiotic.

Description

generalized 0.5-1.0 cm red macules and papules many with a surrounding pale ring

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7/21/2004 23:24:10

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