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Roseola

Roseola, also known as sixth disease, is an disease caused by certain types of human herpes viruses. Most occur before the age of three. Symptoms vary from absent to the classic presentation of a fever of rapid onset followed by a rash. The fever generally lasts for three to five days, while the rash is generally pink and lasts for less than three days. may include febrile , with serious complications being rare.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Fever followed by rash

Causes — why it happens

·Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) or human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7)

How it's found

·Typically based on symptoms

Treatment

·Supportive care

Complications

·Febrile

Outlook

·Generally good

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