Roseola infantum Sixth disease

  • Facts:
    HHV-6
  • History / PE:
    Prodrome

    Acute onset of high fever ( > 40C )

    Rash

    Maculopapular rash appears as fever breaks
    Begins on trunk and spreads to face/extremities
    Lasts < 24hrs
  • Complications:
    Febrile seizures
  • See Also:
    Viral exanthems



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August 6th 2010