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Can you get petechia without a fever?
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You can!: Petechiae are basically broken capillaries under they skin. They characteristically don't blanch when you press on them. There are a lot of underlying diseases that can cause petechiae, many of which cause fevers. However, trauma (even mild skin trauma) can cause petechiae and you probably will not have a fever in these cases.
Answered 7/28/2019
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Yes: There is no 100% link between the two. Petechia can certainly occur without a fever.
Answered 7/23/2019
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