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Roseola, also known as sixth disease, is an infectious disease caused by certain types of human herpes viruses. [2] Most infections occur before the age of three. [ 1 ] Symptoms vary from absent to the classic presentation of a fever of rapid onset followed by a rash.
The acquisition of HHV-6 in infancy is often symptomatic, resulting in childhood fever, diarrhea, and exanthem subitum rash (commonly known as roseola). Although rare, this initial infection can also cause febrile seizures , encephalitis or intractable seizures.
In children one to three cases out of every 1,000 die in the United States (0.1–0.2%). [100] In populations with high levels of malnutrition and a lack of adequate healthcare, mortality can be as high as 10%. [7] [101] In cases with complications, the rate may rise to 20–30%.
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Vaccination resulted in a 75% decrease in deaths from measles between 2000, and 2013, with about 85% of children worldwide being currently vaccinated. [ 4 ] Treatment
Roseola vaccinia is a cutaneous condition characterized by a prominent rim of erythema surrounding the site of vaccinia injection. [1]: 393 ...
Children who have been exposed to rubella in the womb should also be watched closely as they age for any indication of: Developmental delay [17] Autism [14] [18] [20] Schizophrenia [21] Growth retardation [22] Learning disabilities [18] Thyroid disorders [18] [23] Diabetes mellitus [23] [24]