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How long can a viral rash last?

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sparkymummy · 24/05/2008 20:46

DS has had a rash for about a week now and as he seemed a bit off colour but not poorly I've not done anything about it, assuming its just a viral thing as both me and DH were also feeling a bit rough last week. Well a week has passed and the rash is still there, it seems a bit itchy for him but not bothering him too much, does anyone know how long a viral rash lasts, as don't feel the need to go to the docs with him but am wondering whether its gone on too long now!

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Divastrop · 24/05/2008 20:52

my ds2 used to get rashes every time he had a cold,they never lasted more than 2 or 3 days apart from once when he had a rash for about 2 weeks.i did take him to the doctors after 5 days,they were concerned it could be measles at first but about 3 gps looked at it and concluded it was a strep ear/throat infection.

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