A fatal case of <scp>COVID</scp> ‐19 infection presenting with an erythema multiforme‐like eruption and fever
Luigi Gargiulo, Giulia Pavia, Paola Facheris, Mario Valenti, Francesco Sacrini, Alessandra Narcisi, Riccardo G. Borroni, Antonio Costanzo, Luca Mancini
Abstract
onset of any respiratory symptoms. As stated by von Damme et al, 7 clinicians should be aware that a febrile cutaneous rash can be the first sign of COVID-19 infection. As dermatologists, we have to promote among other specialists the potential recognition of the possible cutaneous presentations of COVID-19, including uncommon manifestations, and lead to think about testing and/or retesting COVID-19.
Topics & Concepts
Erythema multiformeMedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)DermatologyErythemaDrug eruptionVirologyImmunologyPathologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseOutbreakPsychiatryDrugDermatological and COVID-19 studiesParvovirus B19 Infection StudiesStreptococcal Infections and Treatments