Bacterial rash

Bacterial infections such as impetigo, scarlet fever and Lyme disease, can also lead to rashes. But, unlike viral rash, bacterial infection your child can last longer and result in a higher temperature which does not decrease by itself.

Impetigo begins when bacteria infect an open wound or cut on the skin. Oozing blisters, open wound or an itchy rash appears a form which was initially damaged skin. Fluid from the blisters or rash and scrapes infection spreads from one part of the body to another or from one person to another.

Purple Fever (scarlet fever) is derived from the streptococcal bacteria that live in the nose of an infected person, and in his throat. Shortly after the onset of the disease is large, bright red rash may appear, sometimes with darker red spots in the armpits, groin, neck and joints. Other symptoms may include a severe sore throat, fever, chills, red tongue, headache, nausea and vomiting. Your doctor will perform a test for the bacteria streptococcus from the throat of your child, to diagnose scarlet fever.

Lyme disease is transmitted by bacteria found in the ticks. Watch out for a rash that resembles a "bull's-eye" with a red dot in the place where the bite occurred, the area surrounded by the pale and dark red circle or oval. Your child may also experience symptoms similar to the flu, along with joint pain and inflammation. Consult your doctor if your child shows symptoms similar to Lyme disease, since it can lead to chronic pain in the joints Joint pain - how to understand what is going on? If it is not treated at an early stage.

Fungal rash

Fungal rash usually appearing in hot and humid climates, usually formed in warm, moist areas and may be transmitted to humans from animals, clothing or furniture. The three most common fungal rashes - ringworm Ringworm - how not to be left without hair , Tinea pedis (athlete's foot) - are caused by different kinds of fungus Tinea.

Ringworm spreads by direct contact with infected animals or other infected person through furniture or clothing, especially in the heat and humidity. Symptoms start as a red ring on the skin and can be transmitted from one body part to another upon contact with contaminated clothing or skin.

Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus that grows in warm, moist places on the body and has similar symptoms. The disease appears on the feet and between the toes, itching can reach the groin and buttocks. The result - an itchy, burning rash, blisters, peeling and cracking of the skin.

Other common rashes

Some types of rashes, such as eczema and hives develop from exposure to certain environmental stimuli or substances to which your child is allergic. These rashes may be more difficult to manage, because it requires some investigation to find out the source of the reaction.

Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, the symptoms range from dry, itchy red spots to red cones that can ooze. In some cases, infants and children outgrow eczema, while in other cases, this skin condition can last into adult life. What causes eczema is still unclear, but environmental factors such as detergents, stress How to beat stress? Create an oasis   or weather swings may worsen your child's symptoms.

Urticaria is formed when someone comes in contact with allergens such as animals, plants, food or antibiotics Antibiotics - whether they will help you in the foreseeable future? . Your child may experience an increasing itching, bumps on the skin that may take a day or up to several weeks, until disappear.

When to call the doctor

At any rash or skin infection, it is important to know when to seek medical attention. Call your child's doctor right away if you see any of the following symptoms associated with a rash:

• Temperature higher than 100 4, or 101 in infants, children 3
• Swelling in the throat or difficulty breathing
• An extensive rash that covers most of your child's body
• The rash looks like an infected

Throughout the year, in order to prevent the spread of infection, teach your children to wash hands frequently and avoid sharing personal items. Most importantly, remember that the rash may be difficult to diagnose, so please take your child to a doctor before starting any treatment.

Around the vaccination, there are many stable and absolutely baseless myths, such as vaccination of children there is no need, as there is no threat of an epidemic. However, we must remember that the only epidemic disease, which protects the vaccine - smallpox. Now, smallpox vaccination is not carried out, as smallpox completely eliminated many years ago. However, other diseases against which vaccination is practiced, for example, polio is still prevalent in the world.

• Myth: If other parents are doing their children vaccinated, so you will not need to do that

Fact: The idea of ​​the so-called herd immunity Immunity - types and characteristics in children in adults   - The theory that the disease does not spread, if the majority of children were immunized - will not protect your child if he will leave the country. And do not forget that many children do not receive appropriate immunizations or for reasons of lack of medical care, either because of low vaccine efficacy (about 10% of people are not sensitive to vaccines).

• Myth: triple vaccine against measles Measles in children - may cause serious complications , Mumps and rubella Rubella - it is better to be vaccinated   causes autism

Fact: the alleged link between the vaccine and autism children spoke only once - in a small study in 1998, the results of which, by the way, gave almost all of its authors. However, since the vaccine makes children aged 12 - 15 months (at this age can be shown the first signs of autism), rumors about the relationship MMR and autism continue persistently circulate. Recently it published a comprehensive analysis of the problems of autism. Results showed that the connection between the triple vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella and autism is unlikely.

• Myth: Thimerosal causes autism

Fact: There is evidence to support a link between thimerosal and autism. However, to prevent possible negative consequences of all childhood vaccines (except flu vaccine) has been removed mercury-based preservative. Influenza vaccines without thimerosal content can be purchased on request.

• Myth: The vaccines can weaken the immune system of the child

Fact: in comparison with the infectious organisms with which children face daily routine childhood vaccines containing similar components in a completely safe doses. Although children with age develop better immune response in a small age their immune systems are too weak to cope with the infection on their own, so it needs a "foreign" assistance and protection.

• Myth: frequent illness strengthen the immune system of the child

Fact: The vaccine helps to strengthen the immune system The immune system - how it works?   child without exposing it to the risk of potentially fatal or traumatic diseases, such as polio or measles. In addition, vaccination helps prevent absenteeism at school or kindergarten, and parents do not have to stay home with their children, and thus to risk their jobs.