Roseola Topic Guide
Roseola: Roseola is a mild viral illness caused by the human herpesvirus. Symptoms and signs include a high fever, swollen glands, and a red rash. Treatment focuses on lessening the symptoms, such as controlling the fever.
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Fever in Children Fever is defined as a rectal temperature over 100.4 F or 38.0 C. Fever isn't life-threatening unless it is persistently high -- greater than 107 F rectal temperature. Fever is usually caused by an infection. Treatment focuses on controlling the temperature, preventing dehydration, and monitoring for serious illness.
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