What should not be eaten with baby sudden rash?

Written by Yao Li Qin
Pediatrics
Updated on April 04, 2025
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Roseola infantum is caused by human herpesvirus types 6 and 7, a common acute rash infectious disease in pediatrics, also known as baby roseola. Its main characteristic is high fever for 3-4 days, followed by a rash as the fever subsides. Since roseola infantum is clearly a viral infection, its treatment mainly involves symptomatic management. For children in pediatric emergency care, while actively managing symptoms, it is essential to ensure adequate hydration and nutrition, so normal diet is still necessary. However, the diet should be light and easy to digest. Foods that are difficult to digest, such as large fish, large pieces of meat, or raw and cold irritants like some beverages or colder foods, should be avoided.

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Does roseola infantum infect children?

Infantile roseola can be contagious to children, as it is caused by a viral infection and is somewhat contagious. Therefore, after a child contracts infantile roseola, it is important to ensure that the air inside the room is kept fresh, with ventilation for two hours each day. If the child is in good spirits, eating well, and has a temperature not exceeding 38°C, physical cooling methods can be applied to the child, and the diet should be diversified. If the child still has a fever after three days, it is advised to promptly get a blood routine and C-reactive protein test for the child. If it is a bacterial infection, antibiotic treatment needs to be added.

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What are the symptoms of roseola in infants?

Roseola in infants typically occurs in young children, characterized by a rash that appears once the fever subsides. Usually, after about 3-5 days of persistent high fever, children may develop a red rash either all over the body or localized to the head, face, and limbs. This rash generally does not itch or cause discomfort and has no other clinical symptoms, so parents usually do not need to manage it. During the period of roseola, efforts should be made to avoid repeated colds and refrain from outdoor activities. Typically, within about 24-48 hours, the roseola rash will subside on its own, and no treatment is needed, but it is important for the child to drink plenty of water.

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Do infants with roseola feel itchy?

Toddler rash, also known as roseola infantum, is a common acute febrile rash skin disease in infants and young children. It is characterized by a sudden drop in body temperature after high fever for 3-5 days in infants and young children under three years of age, accompanied by the appearance of rose-red maculopapular rashes. The distinctive feature of these rashes appears concurrently with the subsidence of the fever or after the fever has subsided, mainly concentrated on the trunk, head, and neck, with fewer occurrences on the limbs. There are usually no rashes below the elbows and knees or on the palms and soles. The rash fills up within 24 hours, and starts to fade 1-2 days later without leaving any pigmentation or scaling. The rash in toddler exanthem does not cause significant itching, and does not leave pigmentation or scaling after it subsides. Therefore, during the rash period of toddler exanthem, if the child is crying and restless, it may be related to the high fever. Parents should generally avoid scratching the rash for the baby to prevent skin damage and secondary bacterial infections.

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Symptoms of sudden rash in infants

The symptoms of baby rash, a common febrile exanthematous disease in infants and toddlers, usually occur in children under three years old. The peak incidence is between six and seven months after birth. Typically, the child suddenly has a high fever without an obvious cause. The general body temperature is around 39 to 40 degrees Celsius. Besides a loss of appetite, the child generally remains in good spirits, though some may present with a mild fever, not exceeding 38 degrees Celsius. After three to five days of fever, the temperature suddenly drops, generally returning to normal within twenty-four hours. Once the fever subsides or as the temperature begins to decrease, a rash typically appears on the skin, usually rose-red maculopapular or macular rashes. A few children may show mild irritability, swollen lymph nodes, or symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting.

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What are the symptoms of roseola infantum?

Roseola infantum commonly occurs in infants under one year old, caused by human herpesvirus type 6 infection. It typically presents with very high fever, with temperatures often reaching 39-40 degrees Celsius, and throat congestion. However, the patient generally remains in good condition without obvious symptoms of infection or poisoning. Blood tests are generally normal, indicating a viral infection. Symptomatic treatment is given, and about three to five days later, the temperature abruptly drops. One to two days after the temperature returns to normal, a red, rose-like rash appears, primarily on the head, face, and trunk, consistent with the clinical manifestations of rash following the resolution of the fever.