What are the symptoms of roseola?

Symptoms of ROSEOLA are: (1) Rash that started after the fever disappeared. (2) Fever. (3) Rash over my entire body. (4) Skin redness or red bumpy rashes. (5) Skin abnormality. (6) Appears energetic and in good health despite having a fever

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Content updated on Jun 1, 2022

What is roseola?

A viral infection that causes fever and rashes.

Symptoms of roseola

Rash that started after the fever disappeared
Fever
Rash over my entire body
Skin redness or red bumpy rashes
Skin abnormality
Appears energetic and in good health despite having a fever

Questions your doctor may ask to check for roseola

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose roseola

Did you have several days of high fever, followed by a rash just as the fever went away?
Do you have a fever?
Do you have a rash all over your body instead of just one area?
Do you have red skin or red spots on the skin?
Do you have any skin problems?

Treatment for roseola

This infection usually disappears by itself. Treatment aims to relieve symptoms, e.g. through painkillers, creams and adequate hydration. In some cases, the doctor may recommend antiviral drugs for children with weakened immune systems.

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References

Mullins TB, Krishnamurthy K. Roseola Infantum. 2021 Jul 10. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan–. PMID: 28846307.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448190/
Stone RC, Micali GA, Schwartz RA. Roseola infantum and its causal human herpesviruses. Int J Dermatol. 2014 Apr;53(4):397-403. doi: 10.1111/ijd.12310. PMID: 24673253.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ijd.12310
Aktürk H, Bağci MS, Yiğit MH, Khalilova F, Ünlügedik Ö, Asarcikli F. Roseola Infantum During the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2022 Jan 1;44(1):e296-e298. doi: 10.1097/MPH.0000000000002163. PMID: 33828033.
https://journals.lww.com/jpho-online/Abstract/2022/01000/Roseola_Infantum_During_the_COVID_19_Pandemic.61.aspx

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Dermatology

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