[Fever and rash in the adult patient]

Fever with rash is a frequent reason for consultation. A detailed medical history and thorough physical examination are essential since laboratory tests often lack specificity. Certain infectious and non-infectious causes are considered medical emergencies and must always be investigated upon initial evaluation. In the case of a history of recent travel the differential diagnosis has to be broadened but it should not be forgotten that resurgent « childhood » viral diseases like measles can be acquired while traveling.