What causes red itchy bumps on body with chills and sore throat?
Patient: My throat started itching real bad. Two days later i had chills and my throat got real sore and swollen. The chills continued on and off for 9 days same with the sore throat, developed nausea and light dry cough. But half way thru the 9 days i started breaking out bad on arms legs and a few on back and stomach, in theses lil red super itchy bumps. Some looking like little blisters. There eveywhere. Of course i itched them and then they would scab. What is this rash. I went to the er and strep negitive but was told it may be an allergic reaction . Its not that i know its realted to my throat. Which also toward the end devloped white patches that can peel off but leaves the throat red and burning underneath. What is all of this, mainly the rash? Doctor: Thank you for your query.It seems that may have contracted Chicken pox (varicella). It is a highly contagious viral infection that is self limiting in most individuals.Symptomatic relief for the itching, fever and flu like symptoms may be required.Itching will cause scarring, so avoid itching.Avoid hot foods/drink/bath. this will aggravate the itching. have foods & drinks that cool your body. Wear loose fitting clothes made of cotton or other natural breathable material.Rest and fluids / I would recommend seeing your doctor if your symptoms worsen or if you have itched the blisters and those have got infected.Also note that you are most contagious in the first week ( before the rashes appear ) and the last week ( when the blisters scab over). The duration is about 3 weeks. Do not pick at the scabs. fluids in the blisters have the virus in them and can be transmitted.Hope this helps and that you feel better soon.Wish you good health. Please get back to us if you need further clarification