It's probably transmitted through the respiratory system. This viral infection usually affects children between ages 6 months and 12 months but can occasionally affect adults. Children are more likely to acquire HHV6 because of their increased exposure opportunities and age-related lack of antibodies to this virus. Roseola typically isn't serious, but it's contagious. Signs are high fever for 3 to 5 days followed by a rash on the trunk and neck.
Roseola is most contagious before the rash appears.
Other signs and symptoms may include diarrhea, irritability, swelling of the eyelids and decreased white blood cell count. There's no specific treatment for roseola. Antibiotics are ineffective. Use of this site signifies your agreement to the terms of use . A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only.