Roseola infantum
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Background
- Also known as Exanthem Subitum
- Likely caused by HHV-6
Diagnosis
- 3-5d prodrome of high fever, then defervescence, then rash for 1-2d
- Rash
- Erythematous macular eruption of discrete, pink lesions
- Mostly on neck, trunk, buttocks
- No mucus membrane involvement