Infectious exanthem

Infectious exanthem is an aute generalized skin eruption associated with primary systemic infection.

Common causes:
  • Adenovirus
  • CMV
  • Enterovirus
  • EBV(infectious mononucleosis) 
  • HSV 6 (roseola) 
  • HIV (seroconversion syndrome)
  • Measles
  • Parvovirus B19 (fifth disease)
  • Rubella
  • West Nile virus
Serious diseases also can trigger such rash are: Meningococcemia, Rickettsioses, secondary syphillis.