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Note the scattered petechiae surrounding the penis and extending upward to the periumbilical area. Photo courtesy of Dr. William Edwards, the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth. (B) Purpura.

The initial evaluation may reveal signs of anemia (pallor), thrombocytopenia (petechiae or purpura), neutropenia (fevers or infections), or hepatosplenomegaly.

"You may see small spots in the skin (petechiae) or larger discoloured patches (purpura)", they warn. Adding: "These look like a rash but are actually clusters of small bruises.

"You may see small spots in the skin (petechiae) or larger discoloured patches (purpura)", they warn. Adding: "These look like a rash but are actually clusters of small bruises.

They often feel tender too. Meanwhile, rashes typically emerge as clusters of tiny spots (petechiae) or larger blotches (purpura). When you press them, petechiae and purpura don’t fade.

Petechiae sometimes appear in clusters and may look like a rash. If you have tiny red, purple, or brown spots on your skin, they could be petechiae. They're not a disease, but a symptom.

Purpura associated with acquired rubella is uncommon. 9–14 However, in a recent epidemic there was an unusual incidence of periorbital and palatine ecchymoses and 2 cases of generalized petechiae.