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    Roseola - Wikipedia

    • 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. Symptoms vary from absent to the classic presentation of a fever of rapid onset followed by a rash. The fever generally lasts for three to five days, while the rash is generally pink and lasts for less than t… See more

    Other namesExanthema subitum, roseola infantum, sixth disease, baby measles, rose rash of infants, three-day fever
    SpecialtyInfectious disease
    SymptomsFever followed by rash
    ComplicationsFebrile seizures
    Signs and symptoms

    Symptoms begin with a three to six-day febrile illness. During this time, temperatures can peak above 40 °C and children can experience increased irritability with general malaise. Many children in the febrile phas… See more

    Cause

    There are nine known human herpesviruses. Of these, roseola has been linked to two: human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) and human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7), which are sometimes referred to collectively as Roseolovirus. … See more

    Roseola (Sixth Disease) Symptoms & Causes - Cleveland Clinic
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    Diagnosis

    The diagnosis of roseola is made clinically based on the presence of the two phases: fever and rash. Laboratory testing is seldom used as the results do not alter the management of the disease. An exception is in peopl… See more

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