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• Roseola is a common viral infection affecting infants and very young children. The condition is manifested as high fever for a few days followed by the appearance of widespread red skin rashes  on the body
• Roseola is known by a variety of names including Erythema Subitum and Sixth Disease. The virus causing Roseola belongs to the herpes simplex family of virus, specifically the human herpes virus types 6 and 7 (HHV-6 and HHV-7)
• The virus spreads through airborne dispersion of salivary and respiratory particulates from an infected child, when he/she sneezes or coughs. Roseola can also be transmitted via contaminated surfaces and direct physical contact such as by kissing
• A healthcare provider may diagnose the infection based on the clinical signs and symptoms, which includes the characteristic red skin rashes on the body. In many cases, no further laboratory tests are necessary to diagnose Roseola
• The condition is treated symptomatically using fever medication, adequate fluid intake, and rest. In a majority of children, Roseola has an excellent prognosis and a full recovery is ensured with adequate supportive treatment

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