Question 1

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 2

how do people get roseola?

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Virus: Roseola is a viral infection that causes a rash and fever. It is common in infants and children.  The most common virus is human herpesvirus 6, but other viruses can cause the same clinical picture. Not the same herpes virus that causes painful genital blisters. It is spread from contact with respiratory secretions (ie saliva) of an infected person (usually before symptoms even show it is spread).

Question 3

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 4

i've got roseola. now what?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Roseola is a viral illness which is most often benign and self limited.

Question 5

could teenagers get roseola?

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

Question 6

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.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of roseola?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

does anyone know what roseola is from?

Accepted Answer

Virus: Human herpes virus type 6 is most often the cause.  Type 7 is infrequently involved as well.

Question 9

can a baby get roseola more than once?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately yes!: Roseola infantum usually cause by herpes type 6, 7  etc  , are viruses! same as getting cold sores ! you can have repeated  infections  like colds , aside from giving the parents lots of sleepless night because of the high fevers and subsequent rashes...It is fairly a benign virus illness! regards !

Question 10

should i worry about my daughters roseola?

Accepted Answer

Generally No: Roseola is a viral disease with several days-3-4 of fever followed by a body rash looking like prickly heat, lasting for several days.It rarely causes any serious complications.

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