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