Very sick child - fever, lethargy, round rash, swollen lymph nodes, red eyes

I don't know what to do... my child is very sick in the hospital and no one know what is wrong. He has had a fever of 101-102.5 for 7 days. He has a rash on his cheeks, back, legs, arms. Most of the rash is just red, but then there are circular spots (about the size of a quarter) on his arms and legs that are raised. His eyeballs are very red. He also has swollen lymph nodes and a sore throat. He's very lethargic. Not talking or moving much and sleeping most of the day. I'm very scared. If anyone has any ideas, I'd appreciate hearing them.
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