Roseola Flashcards
What are the other two names for Roseola?
exanthem subitum
sixth disease
What roseola’s etiology?
human herpes virus 6 or 7
How is roseola spread?
person to person via contact or secretions
At what point in a child’s life does roseola usually occur?
Typically occurs after maternal antibodies wear off, 6-15 months
95% of children will be infected by 2 years of age
What time of year are roseola rates the highest?
can occur any time of year, not usually assoc. w/ outbreaks
How does roseola initial present?
With a high fever lasting 3-7 days
Following fever, what symptom is indicative of roseola?
an erythematous maculopapular rash lasting hours to 3 days
Rash is non-pruritic
Excluding fever and rash, what are some other symptoms that can appear?
cervical and post-occipital lymphadenopathy, gastrointestinal or respiratory tract signs, and inflamed tympanic membranes
What is a known complication of high fever in individuals infected with roseola?
Seizures, which result in emergency department visits, occur during the febrile period in approximately 10% to 15% of primary infections
How is roseola diagnosed?
largely clinical
antibody titers
How is roseola treated?
Symptomatically usually with fever reducing agents (acetaminophen, or anti-inflammatory agents like Ibuprofen)
AVOID Aspirin
Why should you never treat roseola in children with Aspirin?
Aspirin puts children recovering from viral illnesses at risk for developing Reye’s Syndrome
