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Diagnostic
Findings of Roseola
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Age
6 months to 3 years
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Presence
of a fine, pink rash, mainly on the trunk
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High fever during the preceding 2 to 4 days that clears within 24 hours before
the rash appeared
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Child
only mildly ill during the time with the fever
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Child
acting fine now
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Cause
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Roseola
is caused by the human herpesvirus-6.
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The
rash lasts 1 to 2 days, followed by complete recovery.
Some children have 3 days of fever without
a rash.
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No
particular treatment is necessary. Roseola
is contagious until the fever
is gone and the rash is fading. Other
children of this age who have been with your child may come down with
roseola in about 9 to 12
days.
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Immediately
if:
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The
spots become purple or blood colored.
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During
Regular Office Hours if:
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The
rash last more than three days.
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The
rash becomes itchy.
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Any
new symptoms develop that may concern you.
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