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It is caused by a virus called human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6), although similar syndromes are possible with other viruses. | It is caused by a virus called human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6), although similar syndromes are possible with other viruses. | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
The time between becoming infected and the beginning of symptoms (incubation period) is 5 to 15 days. | |||
The first symptoms include: | |||
Eye redness | |||
Irritability | |||
Runny nose | |||
Sore throat | |||
High fever, that comes on quickly and may be as high as 105° F (40.5° C) and can last 3 to 7 days | |||
About 2 to 4 days after becoming sick, the child's fever lowers and a rash appears. This rash most often: | |||
Starts on the middle of the body and spreads to the arms, legs, neck, and face | |||
Is pink or rose-colored | |||
Has small sores that are slightly raised | |||
The rash lasts from a few hours to 2 to 3 days. It usually does not itch. | |||
==Exams and tests== | ==Exams and tests== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Omodamola Aje B.Sc, M.D. [2]
Overview
Roseola is a disease of infants. It is characterized by an abrupt rise in body temperature to as high as 40°C (104°F) followed by a rapid drop to normal within the next 2–4 days which coincides with the appearance of an erythematous maculopapular skin rash that persists for 1–3 days. It is typically a beningn disease which resolves without sequalae.
Causes
Roseola is common in children ages 3 months to 4 years, and most common in those ages 6 months to 1 year.
It is caused by a virus called human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6), although similar syndromes are possible with other viruses.
Symptoms
The time between becoming infected and the beginning of symptoms (incubation period) is 5 to 15 days.
The first symptoms include:
Eye redness Irritability Runny nose Sore throat High fever, that comes on quickly and may be as high as 105° F (40.5° C) and can last 3 to 7 days About 2 to 4 days after becoming sick, the child's fever lowers and a rash appears. This rash most often:
Starts on the middle of the body and spreads to the arms, legs, neck, and face Is pink or rose-colored Has small sores that are slightly raised The rash lasts from a few hours to 2 to 3 days. It usually does not itch.