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Roseola

There is no specific 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 care provider, or go to the closest emergency room.

The vast majority of children with roseola fully recover.

• Febrile seizure
• Encephalitis (rare)
• Aseptic meningitis (rare)

Call your health care provider if your child's fever does not go downafterthe child has been givenacetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) anda warm bath, or if the child continues to appear very sick, oract irritable or lethargic.

Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if convulsions develop.

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