Skin rash

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Vesicular rash

• Chickenpox

• Herpes simplex virus

• Enterovirus

• Smallpox

Blisters on the skin and mucous membrane.

 

Investigation

Vesicular fluids for Electron Microscopic examination , Immunofluorescent (IF) or virus isolation.

 

 

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Maculopapular rash

• Measles

• Rubella

• Epstein Barr virus

• Cytomegalovirus

Circular flat lesions 1mm or less in diameter- macular

Circular raised/ elevated lesions 1 mm or less in diameter- papular

 

 

Investigation

Clotted blood for

• Measles IgM,

• Rubella IgM,

• EBV VCA IgM or

• CMV IgM

 

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