Take Home Points Examine all parts of the body, even inside the mouth – this can be the difference between benign and life threatening rashes Truly emergent causes: meningococcemia, TTP, DIC, TSS, SJS, TEN, and necrotizing fasciitis Toxic appearing patients with petechia/purpura = sepsis until proven otherwise Look for medication reactions: Sulfa, Penicillins, NSAID’s, ABX, ... Read more