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Help needed identifying a rash on my child

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Starrystarrylights · 09/12/2022 01:25

My son just came out in a rash, he's been coughing for a few days and I'm worried he has strep A. If anyone is still up, please let me know if this looks like it.

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Mollie5 · 09/12/2022 01:28

Does it feel like sandpaper, Scarlett fever usually feels rough. I would take him to the GP tomorrow just to be on the safe side.

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Starrystarrylights · 09/12/2022 01:38

Thanks for the reply! It feels very smoothe, but I'll take him to the GP tomorrow.

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TheTreeDilemma · 09/12/2022 01:40

Have you checked his tonsills

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Itisbetter · 09/12/2022 01:43

It looks like a viral rash. I’d give paracetamol if he has a fever and has had it before and contact your gp in the morning.

TheTreeDilemma · 09/12/2022 01:43

NHS website gives a list of what to look out for here ...

www.nhs.uk/conditions/strep-a/

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