Question 1

what is the treatment for roseola?

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#1: Don't Panic!: Roseola is one of the least serious infections out there, but it can produce scary-looking thermometer readings (my personal record is 105.9 f).  That's dangerous because a parent can have a heart attack looking at the thermometer; the only danger to the child is being overdosed with fever medicines because of fear of fever.  Hydration, patience, and normal doses of Acetaminophen are all you need.

Question 2

what is the treatment for roseola infantum?

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Supportive care: The infant experiencing roseola needs fluids, rest & proper nutritional support. If the fever is causing discomfort, anti-pyretics can be helpful, but i consider them optional & never wake a child for them.

Question 3

carrying roseola as an adult? can an adult carry infant roseola without displaying symptoms?

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Not likely: Chances are you had it as a child...It is so common. So you carry the antibodies not the illness.

Question 4

can adults catches roseola?

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Yes: When saying "catch", you would need to be more specific. As far as being a carrier,  yes, they can, unless they had as a child. As far as having symptoms of it, much less likely, as it is common in children and adults have probably had it even if it was not diagnosed as such.

Question 5

i just wanted to know can adult with cold sores give a toddler roseola/baby measles?

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No: Different virus. I also know of no instance where an adult gave roseola to a toddler.

Question 6

contracted adult roseola from 21 month old 6 d ago. suffering from what feels like severe sinus headache spreading to neck/shoulders. encephalitis?

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Probably not: Encephalitis is associated with confusion, altered mental status. Do you have these? If not, then it's probably not encephalitis.

Question 7

i think i got roseola from the baby i watch. i have a fever, sore throat and ive had immense stomach pain after eating? is that common with roseola in adults?

Accepted Answer

: Roseola is very rare in adults. It manifests as a high fever and pink rash. Stomach pains are not associated with roseola in adults. You should be seen by your Dr to determine what exactly you have. Another illness, that can cause fever, sore throat and rash is streptococcal infection. Because it is a bacterial infection, it can be treated with antibiotics.

Question 8

is roseola dangerous?

Accepted Answer

No: Roseola is almost always a harmless viral illness also called 6th disease. It affects children up to 2 years of age, causing fever and a rash. The illness lasts about 1 week without sequelae. It occasionally affects adults also but is also a mild infection in them.

Question 9

could teenagers get roseola?

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Unusual.: Practically everyone gets roseola as a young child, and it only happens once.

Question 10

what are the tests for roseola?

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Dx by Hx & exam: I don't recall ever needing or doing a "test" for roseola. It is a minor illness that is common & distinctive in its features.Most will label the process when enough features present, which often takes a few days. In a research setting, blood tests obtained at the time of first fever & 2-4 weeks later will document rise in antibody production to the virus.

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