A child has a rash on the face, arms, upper legs and torso that is splotchy, and intensifies after being in the sun. The child does not complain of fever or itchiness. The signs and symptoms are consistent with

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The rash described is consistent with the rash seen in fifth disease, also known as erythema infectiosum. The rash typically appears on the face and then spreads to the trunk and limbs in a splotchy pattern. It can intensify after sun exposure, but the child does not typically have a fever or itchiness. Chickenpox would present with blisters, and roseola would present with a high fever followed by a rash. Cat scratch disease would present with a bump at the site of a cat scratch, and scabies would present with intense itching and small burrow-like bumps.

A Child Has a Rash on the Face, Arms, Upper