The rash lasts 1 or 2 days, followed by complete recovery. Some children have 3 days of fever without a rash. No particular treatment is necessary.
Roseola is contagious until the rash is gone.
Other children of this age who have been with your child may come down with roseola in about 12 days. Your child starts to act very sick. The fever lasts more than 4 days. You have other questions or concerns. Published by McKessonHBOC Clinical Reference Systems.