Roseola

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Contents 1 Etiology 2 Epidemiology 3 Clinical-manifestations 4 More General Terms 5 Additional Terms 6 References

Etiology

• human herpesvirus type-6

Epidemiology

• generally affects children < 3 years of age

Clinical-manifestations

• fever
• diffuse maculopapular rash (sparing face)
• rash resolves within 2 days

More General Terms

• Herpes virus infection
• skin disease (dermatologic disorder, dermatopathy, dermatosis)

Additional Terms

• human herpesvirus type 6 (HHV-6)

References

Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 14th ed.  Fauci et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1998, pg 91

roseola (exanthem subitum, 6th disease)