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Roseola Infantum

Roseola Infantum. David Shutt May 2010. Clinical features. History of Fever for 3 days – up to 38.9 With upper respiratory symptoms Fever settles as rash appears Rash usually on trunk but also on thighs arms and neck Blanching “Rose coloured” maculopaplar rash, with occasional white halo.

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Roseola Infantum

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  1. Roseola Infantum David Shutt May 2010

  2. Clinical features • History of Fever for 3 days – up to 38.9 • With upper respiratory symptoms • Fever settles as rash appears • Rash usually on trunk but also on thighs arms and neck • Blanching “Rose coloured” maculopaplar rash, with occasional white halo.

  3. Rash

  4. Features continued • Herpes Virus type 6 • Affects children age 6-18 months most commonly • Rash lasts few hours to few days

  5. Differential Diagnosis • Rubella • Measles • Scarlet Fever

  6. Complications • Febrile convulsions • Otitis Media

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