Roseola natural history, complications and prognosis

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Natural history, complications and prognosis

Complications

Roseola is usually benign and self limited. Complications may include:

• Seizures ( generally related to fever)
• Aseptic meningitis
• Encephalitis
• Thrombocytopenic purpura

Prognosis

• The prognosis of roseola is good. Without treatment, most children will recover without sequelae.