Pink, flat, or slightly raised bumps around 2–3 mm in diameter are typical of roseola (sixth disease). In roseola (sixth disease), the rash is pink to red and is typically widespread. This image displays the rash of roseola (sixth disease) that follows a high fever. This image displays the bright pink rash typical of roseola (sixth disease).
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Pink, flat, or slightly raised bumps around 2–3 mm in diameter are typical of roseola (sixth disease).
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Roseola, also known as sixth disease, exanthem subitum, and roseola infantum, is a mild illness that mainly affects children that will go away on its own. Roseola is caused by viruses of the herpes type. Infected children have a few days of high fever followed by a rash as the fever goes down. The rash usually lasts 1–2 days, or it may go away more quickly.
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2008

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