Ac...
3 to 5 days abrupt fever 102.2–104.0° F (39–40° C) not associated with a rash (1)
The child may be fussy during this prodrome (1).
Sudden drop of fever associated with appearance of r...
Symptomatic relief including antipyretics (1)[C]
Hydration (1)[C]
No specific first-line treatme...
During febrile prodrome, monitor for dehydration.
None after typical rash appears and fever resolves
Mean duration of illness is 6 days.
If febrile...
Ablashi DV, Devin CL, Yoshikawa T, et al. Review part 3: human herpesvirus-6 in multiple non-neurological diseases. J Med Virol. 2010;82(11):1903...
B08.20 Exanthema subitum [sixth disease], unspecified
B08.21 Exanthema subitum [sixth disease] due to human herpesvirus 6
B08.22 Exanthema subitum [sixth disease] due to human herpesvirus 7
B0...
Roseola infection should be suspected if an infant or young child presents with a high temperature without other clinical findings.
As the fever abates, a macular rash will be seen on t...
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Figure 143.2. The scattered maculopapular rash of roseola is most evident on the trunk, the face being relatively spared.
<bold>Figure 65-1</bold> Roseola. (Courtesy of John Loiselle, MD.)
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