Roseola
Medical Author:
John Mersch, MD, FAAP
John Mersch, MD, FAAPDr. Mersch received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, San Diego, and prior to entering the University Of Southern California School Of Medicine, was a graduate student (attaining PhD candidate status) in Experimental Pathology at USC. He attended internship and residency at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.
Roseola OverviewRoseola is a mild viral illness of sudden onset and short duration that most frequently affects young children. Roseola is most common in children 6 to 24 months of age, with the average age of infection at around 9 months of age. Less frequently, older children, teens, and adults may be infected. Viewer Comments & ReviewsRoseola - Describe Your ExperienceThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Please describe your experience with roseola. Roseola - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What treatment did you experience with your roseola? |
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