What is roseola?

Also known as: roseola infantum, exanthema subitum, sixth disease.

Roseola is a viral infection that frequently affects children between the ages of six months and two years. It’s characterized by a respiratory symptoms, a high fever and a rash.

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Reviewed by: Otto M Ramos, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM