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Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Family Medicine)
Dr.Patel serves as Center Medical Director and a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health in Arizona. She graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine prior to working in clinical research focused on preventive medicine at the University of Illinois and the University of Nevada. Dr. Patel earned her MSc in Global Health from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency in Chicago at Norwegian American Hospital before completing a fellowship in Leadership in Value-based Care in conjunction with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where she earned her MBA. Dr. Patel’s interests include health tech and teaching medical students and she currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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Fever then no fever then fever again
Periodic fever (>100.4°F / 38°C)
Remittent fever of 102.2°F / 39°C
Stomach was uncomfortable, then had a fever
Extremely high fever of 106.7°F / 41.5°C or higher
Fever of 100.4°F / 38°C or more for weeks
Baby has a fever but is otherwise healthy and energetic
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What is Roseola?
A viral infection causing fever and rashes on the trunk and neck. It may also be accompanied by irritability, mild diarrhea, decreased appetite and swollen eyelids. It is most common between 6 and 15 months of age.
Typical Symptoms of Roseola
Skin over the entire body is red
Rash that started after the fever disappeared
Fever
Appears energetic and in good health despite having a fever
Bad mood even though fever has improved
Skin abnormality
Skin redness or red bumpy rashes
Recent contact with sick people with similar symptoms
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Roseola
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Is your whole body red?
Did you have a few days of high fever, then a rash when the fever went away?
Do you have a fever?
Is your child active despite having a fever?
Is your child still irritable after the fever subsided?
Treatmentof Roseola
The infection typically goes away on its own. Treatment focuses on easing symptoms, such as using painkillers, creams, and staying hydrated. In some instances, doctors may suggest antiviral medications for kids with weak 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
Roseola - Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/roseola/symptoms-causes/syc-20377283
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Reviewed By:
Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Family Medicine)
Dr.Patel serves as Center Medical Director and a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health in Arizona. She graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine prior to working in clinical research focused on preventive medicine at the University of Illinois and the University of Nevada. Dr. Patel earned her MSc in Global Health from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency in Chicago at Norwegian American Hospital before completing a fellowship in Leadership in Value-based Care in conjunction with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where she earned her MBA. Dr. Patel’s interests include health tech and teaching medical students and she currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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