Child health · UKMLA & AKT
Roseola infantum (HHV-6)
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- Caused by Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6), less often HHV-7
- Affects infants and toddlers aged 6 months to 2 years; also called sixth disease or exanthem subitum
- HHV-6 is neurotropic - underpins febrile convulsions and, rarely, encephalitis
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