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Roseola, also known as exanthem subitum, roseola infantum or sixth disease is a relatively mild disease, usually affecting infants. It usually causes a fever lasting about three days, followed by a rash. The condition may be very mild, or even unnoticed, and serious complications are rare.

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HealthInsite: Herpesvirus infections

Information about various conditions caused by the herpesviruses, including Ramsay-hunt syndrome, cytomegalovirus infections and roseola.

HealthInsite is an initiative of the Australian Department of Health and Ageing. It provides links to trusted Australian health information, published by selected organisations who provide quality information. All content is regularly reviewed and checked for quality and accuracy.

Australian Herpes Management Forum, c/- STIRC, Marian Villa, Westmead Hospital, Westmead NSW 2145, Australia.

Telephone: +61 (2) 8230 3843 - Fax: +61 (2) 9845 6287

Contact AHMF by email - ACN 096 346 477 - ABN 85 096 346 477