Although they are not contagious or dangerous, drool rashes can be uncomfortable for your baby. They appear as red, itchy patches around the mouth and chin and are a type of contact dermatitis, caused by saliva.
A 9-year-old girl presented to clinic with sore throat and fever. “Doughnut” lesions were seen on the palate, and throat culture confirmed infection with group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus.
