6 yr old child presents with this rash all over the body
The history here is to insufficient to make a diagnosis. The symptoms could be indicative of a severe allergic reaction to something ingested and the child could rapidly be unable to breath. However in third world countries where immunization for measles is low it appears to be Measles. Measles is an extremely contagious illness caused by a virus that replicates in the nose and throat of those infected. Although typically considered a childhood disease, anyone who is not vaccinated can get it. Symptoms such as a red itchy rash, fever, cough and runny nose usually begin appearing a week after exposure and progress in stages over a period of 2-3 weeks.