Exanthem subitum

Introduction: Exanthem subitum

Description of Exanthem subitum

Exanthem subitum (medical condition): Contagious infant conditions.

See also:

Roseola infantum:
  »Introduction: Roseola infantum
  »Symptoms of Roseola infantum
  »Treatments for Roseola infantum

Exanthem subitum: An acute, short-lived, viral disease of infants and young children characterized by a high fever at onset that drops to normal after 3-4 days and the concomitant appearance of a macular or maculopapular rash that appears first on the trunk and then spreads to other areas. It is the sixth of the classical exanthematous diseases and is caused by HHV-6; (HERPESVIRUS 6, HUMAN). (From Dorland, 27th ed)
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Exanthem subitum: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Exanthem subitum:

• Exanthem

Exanthem subitum as a Disease

Exanthem subitum: Another name for Roseola infantum (or close medical condition association).
  »Introduction: Roseola infantum
  »Symptoms of Roseola infantum
  »Treatments for Roseola infantum

Exanthem subitum: Related Diseases

Exanthem subitum: Exanthem subitum is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database:

• Viral diseases

Symptoms of Exanthem subitum (Roseola infantum)

Some of the symptoms of Exanthem subitum incude:

• Sudden high fever
• Irritability
• Skin rash - usually after the fever reduces
• Skin rash starting on trunk then moving to face, arms and legs

Read more about symptoms of Exanthem subitum (Roseola infantum)

Treatments for Exanthem subitum (Roseola infantum)

Treatments for Exanthem subitum (Roseola infantum) include:

• Measures to reduce fever
• Anti-fever medications
• Paracetamol
• Tepid sponging
• Fluids

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Treatment of Exanthem subitum: For more treatment information about Exanthem subitum, see treatment of Roseola infantum (Exanthem subitum)

Exanthem subitum: Related Disease Topics

These medical disease topics may be related to Exanthem subitum:

• Chicken pox
• Herpes simplex
• Measles
• German measles
• viral rashes
• slapped cheek syndrome
• Herpes zoster
• Rubella
• Hepatitis

Terms associated with Exanthem subitum:

Terms Similar to Exanthem subitum:

• Herpesvirus 6, human
• Roseola infantum
• Sixth disease
• Herpes virus 6

Source: Diseases Database

External links related to: Exanthem subitum

• eMedicine - Human Herpesvirus Type 6 : Article by Peter S Miele, MD
• DermAtlas: Online Dermatology Image Library dermatology image,roseola,exanthem subitum,viral infections, exanthem
• eMedicine - Pediatrics, Roseola Infantum : Article by Lisa S Lewis, MD
• eMedicine - Roseola Infantum : Article by Stephen W White, MD
• Roseola (human herpes virus type 6, HHV-6). DermNet NZ
• eMedicine - Herpesvirus 6 Infection : Article by Ruchir Agrawal, MD
• DermAtlas: Online Dermatology Image Library dermatology image,roseola,exanthem subitum,viral infections, exanthem
• eMedicine - Human Herpesvirus 6 : Article by Robert A Schwartz, MD, MPH

Source: Diseases Database

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