Question 1

does toddler roseola appear on scalp?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, the rash associated with roseola can appear anywhere on the body, including the scalp.  Typically, the fever has broken by the time the rash appears, and the child is no longer infectious at this time.  The rash itself is not contagious.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

toddler on day 6 of 103 fever, pink pin hole type rash on chest&back. can roseola rash appear before fever breaks or only after?

Accepted Answer

Rash: roseola rash comes after the fever breaks
but this rash is worrisome 
press on it if it does not blanch it is petichea and your child needs urgent attention
needs to be seen

Question 4

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 5

could teenagers get roseola?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

what are the tests for roseola?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of roseola?

Accepted Answer

Rash & fever: Pinkish rash and often substantial fever; relatively short duration.

Question 8

whats the difference between roseola and rubeola?

Accepted Answer

Childhood exanthems: Rubeola is measles; high fever, charateristic "cobblestone" rash; conjunctivitis, pinpoint white spots on oral mucosa(koplick spots) and severe cough. Preventible with MMR vaccine. Roseola is due to herpes type 6&7 viruses; high fever for 2-3 days followed by pale pink, blanching rash of face and torso. No vaccine for this illness. May be a cause of febrile convulsion otherwise benign.

Question 9

and if so how long will this roseola last in my 2 year old?

Accepted Answer

3-4 days: Typical roseola (roseola infantum) causes noticeable fever for 3-4 days followed by an appearance of generalized rash as fever subsides in young children.  The rash lasts only for a day or two.

Question 10

roseola vs. rubeola? what is the difference between roseola and rubeola?

Accepted Answer

Many: Roseola: rash starts after fever breaks. Rubella: rash begins while still fever present. 

Roseola:rash does not make it to face
rubella: rash starts on hairline, forehead, neck and behind the ears.

Rubella :rash is often first sign of symptoms
roseola :rash comes after fever ends

rubella: congenitally can be severe
roseola: (over 95% of women are already immune) and few defects found to date.

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Does toddler roseola appear on scalp?

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

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Toddler on day 6 of 103 fever, pink pin hole type rash on chest&back. can roseola rash appear before fever breaks or only after?

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Is roseola dangerous?

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Could teenagers get roseola?

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What are the tests for roseola?

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What are the symptoms of roseola?

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Whats the difference between roseola and rubeola?

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And if so how long will this roseola last in my 2 year old?

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