What Is Rheumatic Fever?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
7. Rash
Another rare manifestation of acute rheumatic fever is a painless rash, known as erythema marginatum. It presents with redness of the skin in the form of round lesions. These tend to advance at the margins while clearing the center; thus, resembling smoke rings. It appears usually on the trunk of the body and the extremities, and commonly goes unnoticed by patients.
While many rashes are harmless in themselves, they can be a sign of a disease, so it is a good idea to check with a doctor if you are unsure.
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