Is roseola infantum contagious?

Roseola infantum is a viral disease, so it is often highly contagious. Especially after the baby recovers, there is still a period of contagiousness and isolation is also required. We will introduce it below.

Roseola infantum is an acute exanthematous infectious disease. So roseola infantum is contagious. Generally speaking, roseola infantum is mostly transmitted through saliva brought out from the respiratory tract. If the baby's resistance is weak and he or she is in contact with a sick baby for a long time, he or she is likely to be infected. Therefore, for the health of the baby, it is necessary to isolate the baby in time and avoid contact with sick babies.

However, roseola infantum is not highly contagious. Although it is contagious, the chance of an infant being infected is low, so parents do not need to worry too much. And for babies under two years old. The contact time with other babies will not be long, so the probability of infection is lower.

Roseola infantum is contagious, but parents can prevent infection. Strengthen exercise, improve the baby's immunity and resistance, keep the baby's living environment tidy and clean, and avoid excessive contact with other babies. These are all ways to prevent the baby from being infected. Even if the baby is infected, there is no need to worry. During the rash process, with enhanced care, the baby will be able to recover healthily on its own later without any impact on the baby.