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Diaper Rash and Infection Symptoms

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Diaper Rash and Infection Symptoms

Symptoms of a more serious infection in the diaper area may include:

  • Increased pain, swelling, heat, or redness around the rash.
  • A fever.
  • Clear, fluid-filled blisters that leave red, raw areas when they break open.
  • Pus in or draining from the rash.
  • Being fussy, upset, and hard to console.

These symptoms usually last more than 2 days (48 hours) without getting better. A milder diaper rash usually will start to improve sooner.

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