Roseola

Exanthem subitum; Sixth disease

Roseola is a viral infection that commonly affects infants and young children. It involves a pinkish-red skin rash and high fever.

Roseola

Roseola is an acute disease of infants and young children that is characterized by high fever followed by a rash that appears on trunk, limbs, neck and face.

Temperature measurement

A thermometer is a useful aid used to measure body temperature. A thermometer is usually filled with mercury. Mercury in the tube rises when expanded by an increase in body temperature.

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