We noticed at bathtime tonight that DS1 (aged 3) has a rash under his arm - maybe about 25-30 small spots. Of these, about 3 or 4 are dark red/purple and didn't fade under the glass test.
NHS direct suggested we take him to hospital and DH has just left with him - I'm here with DS2 so trying to kill time without worrying.
I just wanted anyone's ideas on what it may be. Obviously the glass test had us worried about meningitis, but he doesn't seem ill enough. He's been running a temperature of about 38.5 for the last 2 days. Yesterday he was off his food and really tired, but today he's been much better. We've been out to the park and his appetite is increasing.
There are no stiff neck/ aches and pains or sensitivity to light symptoms.
Does meningitis always make you really sick, or could he have it with these mild symptoms?