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The mainstay of therapy for roseola is supportive as HHV 6 typically causes a | The mainstay of therapy for roseola is supportive as HHV 6 typically causes a benign, self limited illness in infants and antiviral therapy is not indicated. | ||
*Supportive therapy for roseola includes antipyretics such as acetaminophen if associated with discomfort | *Supportive therapy for roseola includes antipyretics such as acetaminophen if associated with discomfort | ||
*Rash typically dissappears after 2 days. | *Rash typically dissappears after 2 days. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Medical therapy
The mainstay of therapy for roseola is supportive as HHV 6 typically causes a benign, self limited illness in infants and antiviral therapy is not indicated.
- Supportive therapy for roseola includes antipyretics such as acetaminophen if associated with discomfort
- Rash typically dissappears after 2 days.
References
McInerny, Thomas (2017). American Academy of Pediatrics textbook of pediatric care. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics. ISBN 978-1-58110-966-5.