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Roseola is characterized by an abrupt rise in body temperature to as high as 40°C 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 | Roseola is characterized by an abrupt rise in body temperature to as high as 40°C 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 | ||
==[[Roseola historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]== | ==[[Roseola historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]== | ||
Human herpes virus which is the causative viral agent of roseola was first identified in 1986 in patients who had HIV AIDS or | Human herpes virus which is the causative viral agent of roseola was first identified in 1986 in the peripheral blood leukocytes of patients who had HIV AIDS or a lymphoproliferative disorder. | ||
==[[Roseola classification|Classification]]== | ==[[Roseola classification|Classification]]== | ||
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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]
Synonyms and keywords: Roseola infantum, Exanthem subitum, sixth disease, 3- day rash.
Overview
Roseola is characterized by an abrupt rise in body temperature to as high as 40°C 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
Historical Perspective
Human herpes virus which is the causative viral agent of roseola was first identified in 1986 in the peripheral blood leukocytes of patients who had HIV AIDS or a lymphoproliferative disorder.
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Any Disease from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
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Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies