Roseola Flashcards

1
Q

What pathogen causes Roseola?

A

Human herpes 6

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2
Q

Which age group commonly affected?

A

6 months to 2 years

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3
Q

Symptoms of roseola

A
  1. High fever followed by maculapapular rash

2. Papular spots on uvula and soft palate

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4
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Rash in roseoloa

A
  1. Macularpapular rash
    - not painful or itchy
    - rarely spreads from trunk
  2. Papular spots on uvular and soft palate
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5
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Complications

A
  1. Hepatitis

2. aseptic meningitis

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