Abstract:Fever and rash as manifestations of infection by microorganisms are collectively known as febrile exanthem. Viruses are more frequently associated with febrile exanthema, and often these symptoms are thus impetuously termed viral exanthem. However, bacteria represent a frequently overlooked infectious etiology causing rash in humans. In addition, certain microbes may exhibit pathognomonic features that erupt during illness and facilitate clinical diagnosis. Conversely, coinfections often obscure the clinical c… Show more
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