Roseola Infantum: eMedicine Dermatology

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Roseola Infantum: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Roseola is a common childhood disease. The causative organism is human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6). The classic presentation of roseola infantum is a 9- to 12-month-old infant who acutely develops a high fever and often a febrile ...

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Tags: Dermatology, Fever, Disease and Condition, Children's Health

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Roseola is a common childhood disease. Learn the causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/bAqX5M

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Pediatrics, Roseola Infantum: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Roseola infantum is the sixth of the traditional exanthems of childhood. The condition is an acute benign disease of childhood characterized by a history of a prodromal febrile illness lasting approximately 3 days, followed by defervescence ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Roseola infantum is the sixth of the traditional exanthems of childhood. Learn about causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/9YCA3o

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Human Herpesvirus 6: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) is the virus that most commonly causes the childhood disease roseola. It was first isolated in 1986. Two genetically distinct variants have been discovered: human herpesvirus 6A (HHV-6A) and human herpesvirus 6B ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) is the virus that most commonly causes the childhood disease roseola. More info about HHV-6.http://bit.ly/cPMh2g

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