Gavini Pediatrics

Gavini Pediatric & ADHD Clinics 26850 Providence Parkway, Suite 300, Novi, MI 48374 :: 248.348.4200 www.ADHDclinic.com :: www.YourKidsDoctor.com
Roseola What is Roseola Roseola is considered to be a very common mild infection that affects most children by the age of two. There are two strains of the human herpes virus that can cause Roseola, Human Herpesvirus 6 and less commonly, Human Herpesvirus 7. Roseola is not typically considered to be a serious infection , however individuals who have compromised immune systems may experience possible serious complications from Roseola. Average age of infants contracting Roseola is 6 -18 months. Immunocompromised individuals may have a harder time fighting off Roseola and can develop the serious condition of encephalitis (inflammation of the brain).
Roseola rash Signs and Symptoms The symptoms of Roseola may include: Rash Sudden onset of high fever ranging from 3-5 days Mild diarrhea Swollen eyelids Irritability A bulging soft spot on the head Swollen glands on the front and back of the neck The fever with Roseola averages at 103F (39.7 C), however it is possible that it can reach as high as 106F (41.2 C). Seizures are possible with the sudden onset and rise of the fever. Often, by the time the fever has presented, the threat of seizure has passed.
Rash Can manifest as either flat (typically) or raised small pink spots ' and or patches. Sometimes there will be a white ring around these spots. Rash often begins on the chest, back, and abdomen and then will spread to the neck and arms. The rash is not itchy or uncomfortable. The rash can last anywhere from several hours to several days.
Treatment Over the counter fever reducing medication Plenty of rest Plenty of fluids Sponge baths Avoid using ice or cold compresses to give the child relief from the fever as it may induce an unwanted case of the chills.

Gavini Pediatric & ADHD Clinics

26850 Providence Parkway, Suite 300, Novi, MI 48374 :: 248.348.4200

www.ADHDclinic.com :: www.YourKidsDoctor.com

Roseola

What is Roseola

Roseola is considered to be a very common mild infection that affects most children by the age of two. There are two strains of the human herpes virus that can cause Roseola, Human Herpesvirus 6 and less commonly, Human Herpesvirus 7. Roseola is not typically considered to be a serious infection , however individuals who have compromised immune systems may experience possible serious complications from Roseola.

Average age of infants contracting Roseola is 6 -18 months. Immunocompromised individuals may have a harder time fighting off Roseola and can develop the serious condition of encephalitis (inflammation of the brain).

Roseola rash Roseola

Signs and Symptoms

The symptoms of Roseola may include:

Rash
Sudden onset of high fever ranging from 3-5 days
Mild diarrhea
Swollen eyelids
Irritability
A bulging soft spot on the head
Swollen glands on the front and back of the neck

The fever with Roseola averages at 103F (39.7 C), however it is possible that it can reach as high as 106F (41.2 C).

Seizures are possible with the sudden onset and rise of the fever. Often, by the time the fever has presented, the threat of seizure has passed.

Rash

Can manifest as either flat (typically) or raised small pink spots ' and or patches.
Sometimes there will be a white ring around these spots.
Rash often begins on the chest, back, and abdomen and then will spread to the neck and arms.
The rash is not itchy or uncomfortable.

The rash can last anywhere from several hours to several days.

Treatment

Over the counter fever reducing medication
Plenty of rest
Plenty of fluids
Sponge baths

Avoid using ice or cold compresses to give the child relief from the fever as it may induce an unwanted case of the chills.