Fever and Rash

Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2024 May;42(2):303-334. doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2024.01.005. Epub 2024 Mar 7.ABSTRACTInfectious causes of fever and rash pose a diagnostic challenge for the emergency provider. It is often difficult to discern rashes associated with rapidly progressive and life-threatening infections from benign exanthems, which comprise the majority of rashes seen in the emergency department. Physicians must also consider serious noninfectious causes of fever and rash. A correct diagnosis depends on an exhaustive history and head-to-toe skin examination as most emergent causes of fever and rash remain clinical diagnoses. A provisional diagnosis and immediate treatment with antimicrobials and supportive care are usually required prior to the return of confirmatory laboratory testing.PMID:38641393 | DOI:10.1016/j.emc.2024.01.005
Source: The Medical Clinics of North America - Category: General Medicine Authors: Source Type: research