Roseola Infantum - Symptoms & Treatment

Roseola is a common childhood disease. The causative organism is human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6). Most children have been in contact with this virus by the time they are 3 years old. Some may have been unwell with it, but for many the illness may have been very mild and may not have been noticed.The condition is an acute benign disease of childhood characterized by a history of a prodromal febrile illness lasting approximately 3 days, followed by defervescence and the appearance of a faint pink maculopapular rash. Roseola is most infectious while the child is unwell - from the start of the fever and including the time before the rash appears. Most children have been in contact with this virus by the time they are three years old.

Roseola usually causes a fine raised red rash and a high temperature which lasts from a few hours up to 3-5 days. Roseola is caused by one of the viruses in the herpes group, but this virus can't cause other herpes infections, such as cold sores.The viruses that cause roseola do not appear to be spread by children while they are exhibiting symptoms of the illness. Instead, someone who has not yet developed symptoms often spreads the infection. Roseola is contagious and spreads through tiny drops of fluid from the nose and throat of infected people. These drops are expelled when the infected person talks, laughs, sneezes, or coughs.

Causes of Roseola Infantum

Common causes of Roseola Infantum

• Herpes simplex viruses.
• Roseolovirus genus.
• Deoxyribonucleic acid( Herpesviridae)

Symptoms of Roseola Infantum

Common Symptoms of Roseola Infantum

• Unconsciousness.
• Jerking or twitching in the arms, legs, or face.
• Loss of control of the bladder or bowels.
• Seizures.

Treatment of Roseola Infantum

Common Treatment of Roseola Infantum

• Acute or chronic antiseizure medications are not recommended for infants who have had a febrile seizure secondary to roseola.
• Treat a fever over 38.5ºC with paracetamol, following dosage instructions for your child's age and weight.
• Offer the child lots of water and drinks.
• It is best to keep any unwell child home from child care or creche for two good reasons: the sick child needs extra attention, and the other children at the childcare centre or creche shouldn't be exposed to infection.
• Offer the child lots of water and drinks.

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