{"product_id":"roseola-infantum-a-simple-guide-to-the-condition-diagnosis-treatment-and-related-conditions","title":"Roseola Infantum, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book describes Roseola Infantum, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRoseola is a disease produced by the human herpes virus type 6B (HHV-6B) and possibly type 7 (HHV-7).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThese herpes viruses have only been recently recognized.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRoseola, rarely known as “sixth disease,” is a contagious illness that is caused by a virus.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt shows up as a fever accompanied by a signature skin rash.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRoseola is also called the names roseola infantum and exanthem subitum.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe infection is normally not serious and normally affects children between the ages of 6 months and 2 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe illness can also be produced by another herpes virus, called human herpes 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLike other viruses, roseola is spread through small airborne droplets of fluid, normally when someone coughs, talks, or sneezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe most frequent cause of roseola infection is the human herpes virus 6 but the cause can also be another herpes virus known as human herpes virus 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLike other viral airborne illnesses, such as a frequent cold, roseola spreads from person to person through contact with an infected person's respiratory secretions or saliva.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA healthy child who shares a cup with a child who has roseola could be infected by the virus.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRoseola is contagious even if no rash is evident.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThat indicates the disorder can spread while an infected child has only a fever, even before it is clear that the child has roseola.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe doctor should look for signs of roseola if the child has interacted with another child who has the illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike chickenpox and other childhood viral illnesses that spread rapidly, roseola infrequently cause a communitywide outbreak.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe infection can happen at any moment of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRisk factors\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMost children (86%) will have infection of roseola by the age of 1 year.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRoseola is seldom seen in adults, as infection during childhood probably provides lifelong immunity to the disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRepeat attacks have been acknowledged to happen but are not frequent.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOlder infants are at the highest risk of acquiring roseola since they have not had time to develop their own antibodies against many viruses.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhile in the womb, the babies acquire the antibodies from their mothers that protect them as newborns from contracting infections, such as roseola.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBut this immunity diminishes with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe incubation period for roseola is about 9–10 days after exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe most frequent symptoms of roseola are a sudden, high fever accompanied by a skin rash.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA fever is indicated high if the child’s temperature is between 102 and 105°F (38.8-40.5°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe fever normally lasts 3-7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe rash develops after the fever subsides, normally within 12 to 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe skin rash is pink in color and can be flat or raised.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt normally begins on the abdomen and then spreads to the face, arms, and legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis hallmark rash is an indication that the virus is at the end of its course.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn many cases of roseola, the child looks well with few or no signs or symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTypical cases are featured by these:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHigh fever (often up to 40 C) for 3–5 days\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eUpper respiratory symptoms such as a sore throat, cough, runny nose or congestion\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIrritability and tiredness\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe rash appears around days 3 to 5, as fever subsides:\u003cbr\u003e\r\na. Typically small rose-pink or red raised spots (2–5 mm in diameter) that blanch (turn white) when touched\u003cbr\u003e\r\nb. Some spots may be enclosed by a lighter halo of pale skin\u003cbr\u003e\r\nc. Mainly affects trunk and seldom spreads to involve the neck, face, arms and legs\u003cbr\u003e\r\nd. Similar spots happen on soft palate and uvula (Nagayama spots)\u003cbr\u003e\r\ne. Non-itchy, painless and does not blister\u003cbr\u003e\r\nf. May fade within a few hours or persist for as long as two days\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 1 Roseola Infantum\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 7 Measles\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 8 Hand, Mouth Foot Disease\u003cbr\u003e\r\nEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"None","offers":[{"title":"Livre numérique Kobo","offer_id":46623483953362,"sku":"ed924604-9b13-316e-a0f6-17b5268c99a2","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/8980\/5233\/files\/image_d7e4e817-6d83-4430-a3fb-f6dbd4c6d591.jpg?v=1762619767","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo.ca\/fr\/products\/roseola-infantum-a-simple-guide-to-the-condition-diagnosis-treatment-and-related-conditions","provider":"Indigo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}