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German Measles Rash... How long to come out proper?

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Flamesparrow · 18/03/2007 15:17

99% sure DS has german measles rather than "non-specific viral rash" (if I take him to the docs thats what he'll say because apparently "we don't have german measles round here anymore" ).

Anyway... been googlin pics (as you do) and he only seems to have a little rash rather than the completely covered ones in the pics. Was just wondering how long it normally takes for the rash to come out completely (I know it oculd just be a mild form anyway).

Not a lot of that made sense did it?

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sassy · 18/03/2007 15:19

Dunno - but make sure you keep him away from anynone who might be pg.

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Flamesparrow · 18/03/2007 15:20

I will do Had my first nappy demo lined up tomorrow and have had to call and cancel

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SenoraPostrophe · 18/03/2007 15:20

there are loads of viruses that look exactly like german measles, hence the disinclination to diagnose it. Plus some kids get more of a rash than others don't they? Think it's over very quick anyway.

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SenoraPostrophe · 18/03/2007 15:22

anyway, 1-5 days it says here

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Flamesparrow · 18/03/2007 15:27

Thank you - it is all the various symptoms matching up (inc conjuncivitus), plus being in contact with it 3 weeks ago that is making me lean towards gm.

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Flamesparrow · 19/03/2007 10:57

Thought I should update:
Been to the doctors...

German Measles.

I know how the rates have dropped though!!! "It looks a very much like german measles... but it could still be non-specific viral rash. So we won't notify the infectious disease people"