Exanthema Subitum

Overview

An acute, short-lived, viral disease of infants and young children characterized by a high fever at onset that drops to normal after 3-4 days and the concomitant appearance of a macular or maculopapular rash that appears first on the trunk and then spreads to other areas. It is the sixth of the classical exanthematous diseases and is caused by HHV-6; (HERPESVIRUS 6, HUMAN). (From Dorland, 27th ed)

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Quick facts about Exanthema Subitum

Topic type

Condition

Category

Dermatology

MeSH classification

C01.925.256.466.850.290|C01.925.825.290|C17.800.257.335|C17.800.838.790.290

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