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Clinical Reference Systems: Pediatric Advisor 10.0
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Roseola - Brief Version
What is roseola?
Roseola is a rash caused by the human herpesvirus-6. The
rash lasts 1 or 2 days, then it disappears. It happens to
children between is 6 months and 3 years old. Your child
has roseola if:
- Your child has a fine pink rash, mostly on middle part of
the body.
- Your child had a high fever 2 to 4 days before. When the
rash appeared, your child no longer had a fever.
- Your child was only a little sick during the time with
fever and acts fine now.
How can I take care of my child?
No particular treatment is necessary. Roseola can be spread
to another child until the rash is gone. Other children of
this age who have been with your child may come down with
roseola in about 12 days.
Call your child's doctor right away if:
- The spots become purple or blood colored.
- Your child starts to act very sick.
Call your child's doctor during office hours if:
- The rash lasts more than 3 days.
- The fever lasts more than 4 days.
- You have other questions or concerns.
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