What can I give my child for roseola?

Most children recover fully from roseola within a week of the onset of the fever. With your doctor’s advice, you can give your child over-the-counter medications to reduce fever, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others). Use caution when giving aspirin to children or teenagers.

Where can roseola be found?

The rash usually starts on the chest, back and abdomen and then spreads to the neck and arms. It may or may not reach the legs and face.

What helps roseola rash?

How is roseola treated?

• Be sure he or she gets plenty of rest and fluids.
• Your child’s healthcare provider may suggest giving acetaminophen or ibuprofen to help relieve fever or discomfort.
• An anti-itch medicine (antihistamine) may be recommended if the rash is itchy.

Are adults carriers of roseola?

Although it’s rare, adults can contract roseola if they never had the virus as a child. The illness is typically milder in adults, but they can pass the infection on to children.

What kind of virus does roseola come from?

Two common, closely related viruses can cause roseola, human herpesvirus (HHV) type 6 and type 7. These viruses belong to the same family as the better-known herpes simplex viruses (HSV), but do not cause the cold sores and genital herpes infections that HSV can cause. What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Roseola?

When was the first case of Roseola identified?

The disease was first described in 1910 while the causal virus was determined in 1988. The disease may reactivate in those with a weakened immune system and may result in significant health problems. Roseola classically presents with two phases: fever and rash. The virus begins with a three to six day febrile illness.

Is it possible to get roseola without exposure?

Even so, most cases of roseola are transmitted without known exposure. The diagnosis of roseola is made clinically based on the presence of the two phases: fever and rash. Laboratory testing is seldom used as the results do not alter management of the disease.

How old does a child have to be to get roseola?

Roseola (roe-zee-OH-lah) is a viral illness that most commonly affects young kids between 6 months and 2 years old. It’s also known as sixth disease, exanthem subitum, and roseola infantum. It is usually marked by several days of high fever , followed by a distinctive rash just as the fever breaks.