ROSEOLA

• Roseola is a common viral infection that usually affects babies and toddlers.
• It typically causes a fever and a spotty rash for a few days.

Symptoms

• Fever
• Rash
• Other signs and symptoms of roseola may include:
• Irritability in infants and children
• Mild diarrhea
• Decreased appetite
• Swollen eyelids

Causes

• Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6)
• Human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7)

Risk Factors

• Older infants are at greatest risk
• Common age for a child to contract Roseola is between 6 and 15 months
• Diagnostic Tests
• Blood test
• Telltale rash

Treatment

• Medication:
• Acetaminophen:
• Tylenol
• Ibuprofen:
• Advil
• Motrin
• Ganciclovir (Cytovene)
• Lifestyle Management
• Clean surfaces regularly
• Don’t share cups, plates, cutlery and kitchen utensils
• Wash your hands often
• Ensure your child sneezes and coughs into tissues
• Plenty of rest
• Plenty of fluids
• Sponge baths