Our 8-month-old son has been very hot for the last 4 days. I have seen his doctor who has not been able to find a cause and just prescribed Tylenol when he is irritable. He has developed a red spotty rash today but seems less feverish. Is this measles?
No, this is not measles. From your description he has had Roseola. It is also known as “erythema subitum”. Erythema means redness and subitum refers to the subsidence of the fever. Thus, as the fever stops the rash appears.
This is a viral infection that is very difficult to diagnose until the rash appears. The rash will disappear in a couple of days and your child will be happy and well.
