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My 1 year old had a reaction to antibiotics.was running fever and broke out in a rash. how long will this last? week later and still has rash on limbs

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Dr. Faryal Ghaffar answered

Rash: Rash may be viral / allergic reaction to antibiotic. Rash usually lasts 1-2 weeks.

Answered 2/9/2014

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A member asked:

My 1 year old had a reaction to antibiotics.was running fever and broke out in a rash. how long will this last? week later and still has rash on limbs

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Faryal Ghaffar answered

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