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Red flat rash on arm hot to touch stings when touch follows by red cheeks had low grade fever a couple of days ago also hacking cough child is 6.

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Fifth disease: This is most consistent with fifth disease, also called erythema infectiosum. It is caused by a virus and is a mild and generally benign illness. Other than Acetaminophen for the fever and cough medicine for the cough, treatment is usually unnecessary - but if the symptoms persist or worsen, see your doctor.

Answered 11/18/2015

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