10 Viral Meningitis Symptoms
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Skin Rash
A viral meningitis rash is caused by bleeding under the skin. In this way, it differs from rashes caused by irritation or allergies. It commonly appears as a pinprick-like mark called petechiae that may be red, brown, pink or purple. The rash may also look like a bruise.
A person who develops a petechial rash along with other meningitis symptoms should seek medical attention. The appearance of a rash may mean that the blood is infected with the virus.4’Meningitis rash: Pictures, symptoms, and test.’ Medical News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324726
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