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4 y/o recovering from strep/scarlet fever. 3 days after starting antibiotics small petechial rash appeared near shoulder- the rest of the scarlet fever rash is gone. could this be from strep or antibiotics? no spreading no fever no trauma to area.
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Rash: Unlikely from antibiotics if is an isolated area. More likely from scarlet fever. If it spreads or if he has any bleeding or remains unwell, have him rechecked with blood and urine testing. All the best.
Answered 7/14/2015
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