Viral exanthems: An update on laboratory testing of the adult patient

摘要: Although classic viral exanthems of childhood are well described, they rarely differentiated in adults. Laboratory techniques for identification have advanced without substantial literature to suggest how a dermatologist ought conduct cost-effective and diagnostic panel. Certain clinical features such as petechiae, vesicles, dusky macular or morbilliform point strongly toward exanthem. Differentiation drug causes eruptions has proven difficult. It is possible that with further refinement unnecessary fruitless workups an exanthem unneeded discontinuation drugs can be avoided. We review based on discuss the available optimal laboratory assist targeted workup.