Roseola Infantum
It is caused by a virus from the herpes group.
Roseola infantum. Roseola human herpes virus type 6 hhv 6. The causative organism is human herpesvirus 6 hhv 6. Some children develop only a very mild case of roseola and never show any clear indication of illness while others experience the full range of signs and symptoms. Find out how to recognize and treat roseola a spotty virus caused rash that can come on suddenly after a high fever.
Skinamerican academy of pediatrics aap provides information on roseola. Authoritative facts about the skin from dermnet new zealand. Exanthema subitum roseola infantum sixth disease baby measles rose rash of infants three day fever. Roseola infantum also known as exanthem subitum sixth disease pseudorubella exanthem criticum and three day fever is a clinical syndrome.
Roseola is a common childhood disease. Roseola infantum is a common mild viral infection that can cause a temperature and rash in babies and young children.