This was followed in 3 days by an asymptomatic purpuric eruption on his ankles and lower extremities, which spread to the elbows and lumbosacral areas. The rash became confluent and palpable at ...

Non-blanching rashes can be a sign of serious illness, but not always A non-blanching rash is a type of rash that doesn’t ...

Meningitis refers to an infection of the meninges, the membranes that surround and protect the spinal cord and brain. It can ...

A 40-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a 5-day history of fevers, sore throat, fatigue, subjective ...

Doctors suspected a “bug” was causing deaths and collapses on the ward where Lucy Letby worked, an inquiry heard. Dr ...

An exanthem is any eruptive skin rash that may be associated with fever ... Parovovirus B19 has been linked recently to several petechial and purpuric exanthems, which may be localized to ...

A seven year old presents with a few days history of an upper respiratory tract infection and a mild fever, plus a rash on the lower limbs which has now been present for 48 hours. Palpable purpura: ...

Then, the rash can grow into purpura, which are large red and purple blotches that resemble bruises. A rash that spreads quickly is a sign of severe illness. The rash looks red on light skin ...

A viral rash, also called viral exanthem, is a skin condition that can occur when you contract a viral infection. Viral rashes are not the same as rashes due to allergic reactions, such as from a ...

Consultant paediatrician Dr John Gibbs told the public inquiry into Lucy Letby's crimes that he 'deeply regrets' failing to ...

A senior doctor said he is “ashamed” that he failed to protect babies from harm by serial killer nurse Lucy Letby. Consultant ...

A senior doctor has told a public inquiry that he is “ashamed” that he failed to protect babies from harm by serial killer ...