Overview
Roseola is a generally mild infection caused by 2 strains of herpes virus. It's common, usually affecting children by age 2. Adults can get it too, but that's not common.
Symptoms
Symptoms include several days of high fever, followed by a rash. The rash may appear as many small spots.
Treatments
Treatment includes bed rest, fluids, and medicine to reduce fever.
Last Updated: June 13th, 2017
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