Roseola

Question 1

Roseola is also known as what?

Answer 1

Exanthem subitum, sixth disease

Question 2

How is Roseola transmitted?

Answer 2

Person to person spread through contact or secretions

Question 3

Does Roseola usually occur in outbreaks?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

6 to 15 month-olds are more prone to getting Roseola. Why?

Answer 4

Maternal antibodies have worn off

Question 5

Was is the initial presentation of Roseola?

Answer 5

Febrile illness (high - 103), that persists for 3 to 7 days

Question 6

A fever in Roseola is followed by what sign?

Answer 6

An erythematous maculopapular rash (lasting hours to days)

Question 7

Does the rash seen in Roseola itch/bother the child?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

Roseola is often accompanied by what signs/symptoms?

Answer 8

1. Cervical and post-occipital lymphadenopathy
2. Gastrointestinal or Respiratory tract signs
3. Inflamed tympanic membranes

Question 9

10 to 15% of children with Roseola will experience what during the febrile period?

Answer 9

Seizures

Question 10

Is Roseola common?

Answer 10

Yes

Question 11

How is Roseola typically diagnosed?

Answer 11

Clinically (antibody titers as well)

Question 12

Fever reducing agents are safe to alleviate symptoms of Roseola, but what drug is not?

Answer 12

Aspirin - related to risk of developing Reye’s syndrome