A wide spread rash that accompanies a viral infection. Quite common. Can appear anywhere but often start on face or trunk and then spread.
Viruses that commonly cause exanthem rash include:
- Chicken pox (VZV)
- COVID-19
- Fifth disease (parvovirus B19)
- Hand foot and mouth disease (coxsackievirus A16)
- Measles
- Roseola
- Rubella