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My son is 21 months. had a fever a week ago and now he has a rash all over that disappears in one place and reappears in another. what is this?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Vial rashes: Without seeing a picture he either has roseola or fifths disease, both of which are benign childhood rashes caused by viruses.

Answered 3/4/2013

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