Sixth Disease
Sixth Disease Causes
The disease is caused by two subtypes of the herpes virus, herpes virus 6 (HHV6) and herpes virus 7 (HHV7).
Sixth Disease Definition
Sixth disease, also known as roseola, is an infectious disease that affects infants. It is mainly characterized by rashes and high fever, and is caused by two subtypes of the herpes virus.
Sixth Disease Diagnosis
Sixth disease can be diagnosed based on the symptoms shown by the patient.
Sixth Disease Symptoms and Signs
This disease often affects children ranging from 6 months to 3 years of age. The main signs of the disease are rashes that appear on the different parts of the skin and high fever. The rashes may last for 2 to 3 days.
Sixth Disease Treatment
There is no vaccine yet available for the disease, but treatments include Paracetamol to reduce the fever.