What are the causes and symptoms of roseola infantum Babies and young children are most susceptible to this disease. It is probably caused by a virus and is not particularly contagious. The incubation period could be anywhere between five to fifteen days. The disease usually lasts for 3 to 6 days.
Roseola is a disease very similar to German measles.
Once the fever subsides, she will break out in a rash of pale red spots on the body, neck, upper arms and sometimes on the face and legs. These spots will turn white on the application of pressure. In some cases, children also develop a runny nose, swollen glands and convulsions. Contact your doctor for an accurate diagnosis. Once he has confirmed that your child has roseola infantum, all you can do is treat the disease symptomatically.