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Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
, the differential ... Kawasaki disease ... erythematous rash ... #Febrile #Fever ... #Differential
ID Approach to Fever and Rash - Diagnostic Algorithm
Central Maculopapular (most common):
Measles, Parvovirus 819 / EBV,
and Rash - Diagnostic ... Algorithm Central ... , DRESS, AGEP, Kawasaki ... #Rash #Febrile ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Petechial/Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

These rashes can be especially challenging and are
associated with devastating differential
Figure 4, page 12 ... petechiae/purpura with fever ... the patient is afebrile ... petechial or purpuric rash ... Purpural #Purpuric #Rash
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
suspected incomplete Kawasaki ... old on day ≥7 of fever ... if they have no clinical ... and lab signs ( ... #Diagnosis #Peds
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... • Headache • Fever ... Maculopapular rash ... • Common clinical ... Acute meningeal signs
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Diagnosis Framework ... purpura: Strong sign ... • Check: HBV Kawasaki ... , mucositis • Rash ... chorioretinitis, CNS