Petechiae on the palate of a three year old girl. Petechiae are small spots caused by small haemorrhages (bleeding) from broken capillaries. They may

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Petechiae on the palate of a three year old girl. Petechiae are small spots caused by small haemorrhages (bleeding) from broken capillaries. They may be a sign of septicaemia, a bacterial infection of the blood, which requires prompt treatment with antibiotics.

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