When should I see a physician for an examination if my child has fever?

Clinical pictures – Petechial rash

There is one specific rare rash that could possibly indicate a severe bacterial infection. It involves red lesions that may be the size of a pin (petechial), or a larger hematoma.

When stretching the skin and pressing on that specific rash, it does not disappear, because it is actually a bleeding that has occurred under the skin.

Petechial rash is a one good reason to see a doctor as soon as possible. Other reasons are here.

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