skin rashes caused by viruses
Rashes caused by viruses. Viral infections are common in babies and children and often cause a minor rash of the skin. These rashes are usually harmless and will go away on their own. Different viruses can cause different rashes, and sometimes different viruses can cause rashes that look the same.Although some viruses cause a distinctive rash, it is often difficult to tell exactly which virus is causing the rash. In nearly all cases, it is not important to know which virus is causing the rash.or examples of viruses that cause a distinctive rash, please see the following fact sheets for more information: Hand foot and mouth disease â coxsackie virus; Roseola infantum; Hives; and Slapped cheek or Fifth syndrome. Some viral infections can cause problems in early pregnancy.
Overview. Many viruses, especially those which occur frequently in children and are highly contagious, cause skin rashes. Many common viruses are identified by a specific type of rash, but nonspecific rashes can accompany many viruses as well.Viruses that cause rash can be airborne or spread through person-to-person contact.any common viruses are identified by a specific type of rash, but nonspecific rashes can accompany many viruses as well. Viruses that cause rash can be airborne or spread through person-to-person contact.