Causes of roseola in infants
Roseola infantum, also known as baby rose rash, is a common acute exanthematous infectious disease in infants and young children aged between six months and two years. Its main characteristic is high fever lasting 3 to 4 days, followed by a rash as the fever subsides. The viruses responsible for roseola are Human Herpesvirus 6 and 7, but other viruses such as Enterovirus 16, Adenovirus, and Parainfluenza can also cause this condition.
In this case, only symptomatic treatment is required; there is no need for antibiotics or similar medications. It is also essential to ensure that the child drinks plenty of water. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, antipyretic medication should be administered. Generally, within the first 3 days of the illness, isolation of peripheral blood lymphocytes and saliva can detect viral antigens and genes, assisting in the diagnosis of roseola infantum.
(Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor.)
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