Exanthem

Exanthem
Exanthem
Other names	Exanthema
	Rash seen in rubella
Specialty	Dermatology

An exanthem is a widespread rash occurring on the outside of the body and usually occurring in children.^[1] It is usually caused by a virus,^[2] but an exanthem can be caused by bacteria,^[3] toxins, drugs, other microorganisms, or as the result from autoimmune disease.^{[citation needed]}

The term exanthem is from the Greek ἐξάνθημα, exánthēma, 'a breaking out'.^[4] It can be contrasted with enanthems which occur inside the body, such as on mucous membranes.

^ "Viral exanthems". Primary Care Dermatology Society. Primary Care Dermatology Society. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
^ "Exanthems (reactive rashes)". DermNet. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
^ Cite error: The named reference pmid11214144 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ "Roseola Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com". Archived from the original on 2008-09-14.

[pcds-1] "Viral exanthems". Primary Care Dermatology Society. Primary Care Dermatology Society. Retrieved 16 December 2022.

[2] "Exanthems (reactive rashes)". DermNet. Retrieved 2024-05-17.

[pmid11214144-3] Cite error: The named reference pmid11214144 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[4] "Roseola Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com". Archived from the original on 2008-09-14.

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