Patient's question:
My son is eight months old. He has had a high fever for the past few days. The hospital said it's roseola. What is roseola, and what are the symptoms?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it's a pleasure to assist you: Roseola, also known as infantile roseola, is a common viral exanthematous disease that occurs in infants and young children. It is more frequently seen in infants aged 6 months to 2 years. The characteristics of this condition are acute onset, sudden high fever reaching up to 40°C, which lasts for 3 to 4 days before the temperature drops abruptly. Simultaneously with the fever reduction, a rash appears quickly, starting from the neck and torso and rapidly spreading to the limbs.