fever with rash is a common presentation in children.
Most often this is due to a viral illness and can be
safely treated at home with antipyretics and fluids
after reassurance is given to parents
It is important
to elicit a detailed history and perform a thorough physical
examination to rule out serious problems, such as acute
bacterial infections and other inflammatory conditions.
The
'traffic light' system advised by NICE (2007) gives guidance
about the distinguishing features of serious illness that indicate
urgent referral to paediatric services