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
August 6th 2010
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