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Might get as high as 104 ‚ °F (40 ‚ °C) or aboveLasts 3 to 5 daysRash (picture 1)- Starts as the fever is going away
- Shows up first on the neck, chest, and belly, then spreads to the face, arms, and legs
- Is pinkish-red in color
- Normally does not itch
- Lasts for 1 to 2 days in most children, but might come and go within 2 to 4 hours
Despite the fever and rash, most children with roseola do not seem sick. Still, some children have other symptoms such as: ‚
- Being tired
- Being fussy
- Not being hungry
- Swollen eyelids
- Swelling in the neck or behind the ears
Is there anything I can do on my own to help my child? " ” When your child has a fever you can do the following: ‚
- Offer him or her lots of fluids to drink. Call the doctor or nurse if your child wont or can't drink fluids for more than a few hours.
- Encourage your child to rest as much as he or she wants.
Medicines such as acetaminophen (sample brand name: Tylenol) or ibuprofen (sample brand names: Advil, Motrin) can help bring down a fever. But children don't usually need medicine for a fever unless they are uncomfortable. Check with your doctor or nurse about giving medicine for a fever. ‚
NEVER give your child aspirin. Aspirin can cause a dangerous condition called Reye syndrome in children. ‚
Should my child see a doctor or nurse? " ” You should take your child to see the doctor or nurse is he or she is: ‚
- Younger than 3 months and has a rectal temperature of 100.4 ¢ „ ‰ (38 ¢ „ ƒ) or higher. Any infant with a fever this high should see a doctor or nurse even if he or she looks normal or seems fine.
- Between 3 and 36 months and has a rectal temperature of 100.4 ¢ „ ‰ (38 ¢ „ ƒ) or higher for more than 3 days. Go right away of your child seems sick or is fussy, clingy, or refuses to drink fluids.
- Between 3 and 36 months old and has a rectal temperature of 102 ¢ „ ‰ (38.9 ¢ „ ƒ) or higher.
Children of any age should also see a doctor or nurse if they have: ‚
- Oral, rectal, ear, or forehead temperature of 104 ¢ „ ‰ (40 ¢ „ ƒ) or higher
- Armpit temperature of 103 ¢ „ ‰ (39.4 ¢ „ ƒ) or higher
- A seizure caused by a fever
- Fevers that keep coming back, even if they last only a few hours
- A fever as well as an ongoing medical problem, such as heart disease, cancer, lupus, or sickle cell anemia
- A fever as well as a new skin rash
Will my child need tests? " ” Probably not. The doctor or nurse will probably be able to tell if your child has roseola by learning about his or her symptoms and doing an exam. ‚
How is roseola treated? " ” There is no treatment for roseola. The condition usually goes away on its own. But some children get medicines to bring down their fever. ‚
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This topic retrieved from UpToDate on: Nov 04, 2014. ‚
Topic 17204 Version 2.0 ‚
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Roseola rash
The roseola rash starts as the fever goes away. It shows up first on the neck, chest, and belly and then spreads to the arms, legs, and face.
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Roseola rash
The roseola rash starts as the fever goes away. It shows up first on the neck, chest, and belly and then spreads to the arms, legs, and face.
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