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Roseola, also known as sixth disease, is an infectious disease caused by certain types of human herpes viruses. Most infections occur before the age of three. [1] Symptoms vary from absent to the classic presentation of a fever of rapid onset followed by a rash.
- Fever followed by rash
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- Before the age of three
Jun 29, 2022 · Rash. After the fever goes away, a rash often appears. A roseola rash is many small spots or patches. These spots tend to be flat. The rash often starts on the chest, back and belly and then spreads to the neck and arms. It might reach the legs and face. The rash isn't likely to be itchy or painful. It can last hours or days.
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.
Feb 9, 2023 · Pictures. Symptoms. Identifying roseola. Appearance. Causes. Roseola vs. Measles. Treatments. When to see a doctor. Summary. Roseola rash occurs due to infection from a type of herpes...
Jun 29, 2022 · It can cause a high fever followed by a rash that doesn't itch or hurt. About a quarter of the people with roseola get a rash. Roseola, also known as sixth disease, usually isn't serious, and it goes away on its own in a week or so. Treatment of roseola includes cool cloths and medications to reduce fever.
The fever lasts 3 to 5 days and then suddenly goes away. A child is most contagious during the high fever, before the rash occurs. As the fever goes away, a pink rash develops. The rash is either flat or raised lesions on the abdomen. It then spreads to the face, arms, and legs.
The rash appears around days 3 to 5, as fever subsides. Typically small rose-pink or red raised spots (2–5 mm in diameter) that blanch (turn white) when touched. Some spots may be surrounded by a lighter halo of pale skin. Mainly affects trunk and rarely spreads to involve the neck, face, arms and legs.
