Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Key Takeaways Petechiae are tiny red or purple dots that don’t fade when you press ...

"Our results show that fever and petechial rashes are still essential warning signs associated with higher rates of sepsis and meningitis than in other febrile children."—Kohlmaier et al., Acta ...

Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. A study that observed oral petechial lesions in a small number of COVID-19 patients with skin rash ...

Q. My child has developed a rash. What might have caused it? A. Childhood rashes are common, and the list of possible causes is long. They range from contact irritation (such as a diaper rash) to ...

A 23-month-old child presented with fever and lethargy. Two days earlier, her parents noticed she was warm on waking, and her temperature was recorded as 101.6°F (38.7°C). She was given acetaminophen ...