{"id":1675,"date":"2020-07-27T11:46:41","date_gmt":"2020-07-27T11:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1675"},"modified":"2020-07-27T11:58:20","modified_gmt":"2020-07-27T11:58:20","slug":"roseola-symptoms-causes-and-preventions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/roseola-symptoms-causes-and-preventions","title":{"rendered":"Roseola- Symptoms, Causes, , and Preventions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Roseola\n(roe-zee-OH-lah) is a mildly contagious illness caused by either one of two\nviruses. Roseola is typical of having a sudden onset and a relatively short\nduration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roseola is\nthe most common virus in children under age 2, with an average age of 9 months.\nLess frequently, older children, teens, and (rarely) adults may be infected,\nit\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s nothing to worry about, and kids get better on their own. It&#8217;s also\nsometimes called \u00e2\u20ac\u0153sixth disease.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/roseola-symptoms-causes-and-preventions\/#Symptoms\" title=\"Symptoms\">Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/roseola-symptoms-causes-and-preventions\/#When_to_seek_medical_help\" title=\"When to seek medical help?\">When to seek medical help?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/roseola-symptoms-causes-and-preventions\/#Causes\" title=\"Causes\">Causes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/roseola-symptoms-causes-and-preventions\/#Are_there_any_complications\" title=\"Are there any complications?\">Are there any complications?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/roseola-symptoms-causes-and-preventions\/#How_can_it_be_prevented\" title=\"How can it be prevented?\">How can it be prevented?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms\"><\/span>Symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When your\nchild becomes exposed to someone with roseola and is infected with the virus,\nit usually takes one to two weeks to display signs and symptoms of the\ninfection \u00e2\u20ac\u201d if they do occur. Roseola can get infected but have signs and\nsymptoms that are too mild to be readily visible. Symptoms of roseola may\ninclude:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Fever:<\/strong> Usually,\nRoseola begins with a sudden; high fever-sometimes greater than 103 F (39.4 C).\nMany kids may also have a sore throat, runny nose, or cough along with or\nbefore the fever. Your baby, too, can develop swollen lymph nodes in his or her\nneck along with the fever. The fever lasts three to five days.<\/li><li><strong>Rash:<\/strong> A rash\nusually occurs after the fever subsides-but not always. The rash is made up of\nseveral tiny pink spots or patches. Usually, these spots are flat but some may\nbe elevated. Many of the spots may have a white ring around them. Generally,\nthe rash starts on the shoulders, back, and abdomen then spreads to the neck\nand arms. It may or may not reach the legs and face. The rash, which is not\nitchy or painful, will last between several hours and a few days before it\nfades.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other signs\nand symptoms of roseola may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Irritability in infants and children<\/li><li>Mild diarrhoea<\/li><li>Decreased appetite<\/li><li>Swelling of the eyes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_seek_medical_help\"><\/span>When to seek medical help?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Call the\ndoctor if your child is lethargic or won&#8217;t drink or breastfeed. If your child\nhas a seizure, get emergency care right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children who\nare displaying the following signs and symptoms should also see a doctor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fever Higher Than 103.0\u00c2\u00b0F (39.4\u00c2\u00b0C)<\/li><li>Fever Lasting More Than A Week<\/li><li>Rash That Persists Without Improvement For More Than 3 Days<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes\"><\/span>Causes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Roseola is\nmost commonly the product of type 6 human herpesvirus (HHV) exposure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another\nherpes virus, known as human herpes 7, can cause the disease too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roseola,\nlike other viruses, spreads by tiny droplets of fluid, typically when someone\ncoughs, speaks, or sneezes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For roseola,\nthe incubation time is about 14 days. This means a child who has not yet\ndeveloped symptoms with roseola can easily transmit the infection to another\ninfant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roseola\noutbreaks can occur anytime during the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_complications\"><\/span>Are there any complications?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most\nsevere complication roseola can cause is febrile seizures. This means that as\nthe child&#8217;s temperature increases, there is a chance of the child having a\nseizure that is directly related to the fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roseola\nsymptoms may mimic other skin conditions or medical issues. Often consult the\nphysician for a diagnosis of your infant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_it_be_prevented\"><\/span>How can it be prevented?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no\nvaccine available to prevent roseola. Prevention involves limiting exposure to\ninfected people is critical for this purpose that children with roseola do not\ncome into contact with other kids until their fever has broken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People who\nhave contact with roseola should regularly wash their hands to avoid passing on\nthe virus, particularly to someone who doesn&#8217;t have the antibodies to fight it.\nIt is, therefore, a safe idea to clean antimicrobial sprays regularly off\nhousehold surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People may\nreduce the risk of infection by teaching hygienic practices to children, such\nas ensuring that they sneeze and cough into tissues and then disposing of the\ntissue immediately afterwards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also\nbest not to encourage them to share cups, plates, or utensils with others to\nminimize their exposure to contaminated saliva.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Roseola (roe-zee-OH-lah) is a mildly contagious illness caused by either one of two viruses. 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