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Health Encyclopedia: Roseola
Roseola is an acute disease of infants and young children that is characterized by a high fever and skin rash.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The disease is common in children 3 months to 4 years old, and most common in those between 6 months and 1 year. It is caused by a virus called human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6), although similar syndromes are possible with other viruses.
Roseolaoccurs throughout the year. The incubation period (the time between becoming infec...
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Health Guide
Roseola
...treatment. The disease usually resolves without complications. Measures should be taken to control a fever. Acetaminophen and cool sponge baths may be given. If convulsions occur, call your health... Read more »Immunizations: Diptheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis
...single-dose booster Tdap for people 11 64 years of age.If a child has a moderate or severe current or recent fever-related illness, vaccinations should be postponed until after recovery. Colds or... Read more »Colds and the Flu: Treatment
...doses and for long periods of time, zinc can cause copper deficiencies.Medications for Mild Pain and Fever ReductionMany people take medications to reduce mild pain and fever. Adults most often... Read more »Kawasaki disease
...Infantile polyarteritis Symptoms Kawasaki disease often begins with a high and persistent fever greater than 102F, often as high as 104F. A persistent fever lasting at least 5 days is... Read more »Fifth disease
...cheek Treatment No treatment is usually required for fifth disease in children. If fever or joint discomfort is present then oral acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) may be given. ... Read more »Images
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