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   What if my child has roseola?

   • Call the healthcare provider if your child has: Roseola is a contagious viral illness. It causes a high fever and then a rash that develops as the fever goes away. It most commonly affects children younger than age 2. It may take 5 to 15 days for a child to have symptoms of roseola after being exposed to the virus.

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   How is roseola diagnosed in a child?

   • The healthcare provider will ask about your child’s symptoms and health history. He or she will give your child a physical exam. The physical exam will include inspecting the rash. The rash and high fever is usually enough to diagnose your child. How is roseola treated in a child?

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   How do I know if my child has a roseola rash?

   • The initial symptoms are similar to many other childhood illnesses, such as measles. A roseola rash often starts on the chest or back. A measles rash begins on the head. Sometimes a blood test is done to confirm the diagnosis. There's no treatment for roseola. Most children recover within a week of the onset of the fever.

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   Jun 29, 2022 · Roseola diagnosis & treatment. Learn about the causes of and home-care tips for this common viral infection that often affects children by age 2, causing a high fever followed by a rash.

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   Jun 12, 2023 · Roseola is a common, contagious viral infection that affects most babies and children before they turn 2. The main symptom is a sudden, high fever. This can cause febrile seizures (normally harmless) in some children. Roseola may cause serious complications in children with weakened immune systems.

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   Call the healthcare provider if your child has: Symptoms that don’t get better, or get worse. New symptoms. Key points about roseola in children. Roseola is a contagious viral illness. It causes a high fever and then a rash that develops as the fever goes away. It most commonly affects children younger than age 2.

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   Mar 9, 2021 · A doctor usually knows your child has roseola because of the telltale symptoms: high fever followed by rash. Usually, no lab tests are needed. Since it’s caused by a virus, antibiotics won’t help...

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   Print. What Is Roseola? Roseola (roe-zee-OH-lah) is a viral illness that most commonly affects kids between 6 months and 2 years old. It's also known as sixth disease, exanthem subitum, and roseola infantum. It is usually marked by several days of high fever, followed by a distinctive rash just as the fever breaks.

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   It may take between five to 15 days for a child to develop symptoms of roseola after being exposed to the disease. It occurs mostly in children under the age of 3 and occurs mostly in the spring and fall. The most serious complication that can occur with roseola is febrile seizures.