Abstract: Dermatologic TherapyVolume 26, Issue 6 p. 433-438 Invited Article Viral exanthems: an update Lauren Biesbroeck, Lauren Biesbroeck Division of Dermatology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WashingtonSearch for more papers by this authorRobert Sidbury, Corresponding Author Robert Sidbury Division of Dermatology, Department of Pediatrics, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WashingtonAddress correspondence and reprint requests to: Robert Sidbury, MD, MPH, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Chief, Division of Dermatology, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA 98105, or email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this author Lauren Biesbroeck, Lauren Biesbroeck Division of Dermatology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WashingtonSearch for more papers by this authorRobert Sidbury, Corresponding Author Robert Sidbury Division of Dermatology, Department of Pediatrics, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WashingtonAddress correspondence and reprint requests to: Robert Sidbury, MD, MPH, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Chief, Division of Dermatology, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA 98105, or email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this author First published: 09 December 2013 https://doi.org/10.1111/dth.12107Citations: 22Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Abstract Classic viral exanthems, such as measles, rubella, and Fifth disease, have great historical significance and, despite vaccine successes, still occur both in the United States and across the world. Because they are either less commonly seen (e.g., measles) or recognized by pediatricians (e.g., Fifth disease), viral exanthems that present to dermatology clinics are often “atypical” and may cause diagnostic confusion. This article will first review a general approach to the patient with a possible viral exanthem, discuss several current issues germane to “classic” exanthems, and delve into greater detail regarding atypical presentations. References 1 Zenner D, Nacul L. Predictive power of Koplik's spots for the diagnosis of measles. J Infect Dev Ctries 2012: 6 (3): 271– 275. 2 Drago F, Paolino S, Rebora A, et al. The challenge of diagnosing atypical exanthems: a clinico-laboratory study. 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