Hi I have a 7 mnth ols boy, his temperature soared within an hour this morning. Vigorous screaming followed allong with a rash starting at the ear - cheek - kneck, chest and arms but he calmed after some calpol and a cooling bath and the rash abated. After a sleep he ate his lunch and drank plenty. Has been crawling around happily but now the temperature is spiked again, his head feels hot and he is shivering. We gave topped up his calpol but just wondered if there is anything else to consider? Thanks
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Fever with rash should be considered as some severe infection. We can think of dengue. I suggest you should test for the complete blood count and the dengue antigen NS1 and dengue IGM antibody testing. If the report states that the dengue is positive and platelet count is lower than you should immediately admit your child to the hospital. Dengue is likely in your case. I suggest you to take the plenty of water until you diagnosed. Actually dengue have no treatment except the HY Chat Doctor.  Water will help the dengue virus to be flushed easily. You can take the paracetamol until you visit the hospital. Because this will bring the temperature down and controls the seizure caused by the fever. Please check the platelet count periodically. If it 