Viral Infections in Children

 Rash diseases are usually feverish, contagious and most viral diseases, usually seen in children with red colored different scales. There are 6 common rashes seen in children. Of these, only red bacteria occur, all other rash diseases are viral. The distribution of the rash in the body varies according to the disease. Those who do not have a childhood disease are usually more severe if they have an adult age, and the risk of complications is higher.

Measles

It is a viral infection that causes significant red spots on the whole body. In the early and late period, many serious diseases and disability can lead to complications such as death. The disease, which has been declining with intensive vaccination programs, started to make small outbreaks again between 2011-2013.

Rubella

Or the German measles is similar to that of measles because it is a viral infection, causing redness and fever. However, there are no preliminary symptoms like colds. Swelling of the lymph nodes in the back of the head and in the ear in the neck area is a specific finding for this disease. Unprecedented girls may have a child with disabilities if they become ill when they become pregnant.

Chicken pox

It is a very infectious, febrile and rash viral infectious disease, most commonly seen in the late-winter and winter months. It is transmitted by direct contact or by the secretions of sick people from the air. Symptoms begin 14-22 days after contact with the patient. One-third of the cases are fever. Rashes begin in the form of red blisters, within 1 to 2 hours as if they were blown, they become bubbles filled with water, then this liquid becomes blurred, the last is crusting. Spills start from the trunk, then spread to the head and face, and more rarely in the limbs. A typical symptom is the simultaneous occurrence of the rash in 3-4 different stages. The final rash is infectious for about 7 days until it is crusted. With the increasing number of vaccines in recent years, the disease has started to be seen more and more rarely, the ones who are vaccinated can have the disease very light, sometimes with unremarkable 2-3 light rashes.

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5. Disease

It is one of the viral rash diseases of childhood. Its effect is Parvovirus B19. It is called Erythema infectiosum in medicine. It causes disease in children over 5 years old. No vaccination. It is not very contagious and often without danger. Approximately 5 to 15 days after contact with the patient, a typical rash appears on the face with a slapped cheek image. Take the rash and spread to the jaw, but the mouth will remain pale. 1- 2 days later on the arms, legs and trunk this time lace-like and itchy rash comes out there. This rash goes off after 3 weeks. During this time, the hot bath, sun, friction, etc. may become evident. 3 - 4 days after the onset of the facial rash may be mild fever.

6. Disease

This disease, also called Roseola inafantum, is an infection caused by Herpes virus type 6. It is usually seen in children aged 6 months to 3 years. It occurs 9-10 days after contact with the patient, and the infection is caused by airway secretions. The typical symptom of the disease is a high fever of no more than 39-40 degrees. Generally, there is no reason such as throat-ear-urinary tract inflammation, meningitis etc. that may cause this fever in the medical examination. After 3-4 days, the fever suddenly drops and a red rash emerges on the trunk and later on the arm-legs and face. The diagnosis can usually be made after the rash has occurred. No vaccination.

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