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A member asked:
My 2 yr old has had a cold for 5 days.saw a dr 2 days ago and had no infections. now has a rash on his chest and temp of 101. acting normal tho. ?
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Fever & rash: A cold is an infection caused by a virus. Appearance of fever and a rash could still be part and parcel of the viral infection. He should be re-evaluated especially if complaining of sore throat, headache, vomiting, etc, and feels and looks worse than "acting normal".
Answered 12/9/2013
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