Treatment of roseola in children

We all know that taking care of a baby is not an easy task, especially for a baby of a few months old who cannot express his needs in words. Many parents have experienced roseola in children, but often because its symptoms always include fever, parents are often particularly worried. Although it is caused by a virus, if the baby can be taken better care of, such symptoms can be cured faster. Let us learn about the treatment of roseola in children.

Treatment of roseola in children

There is no special treatment. In case of high fever, in addition to lowering the ambient temperature, the patient should be given adequate water and antipyretic sedatives as appropriate. You can take Chinese patent medicine for clearing heat and detoxifying.

① Let the child rest. The ward should be quiet, the air should be fresh, and the quilt should not be too thick or too much.

② Keep the skin clean and hygienic, and wipe off the sweat on the child's body frequently to prevent him from catching a cold.

③ Let your child drink more boiled water or fruit juice to facilitate sweating and urination, and promote the excretion of toxins.

④ Eat liquid or semi-liquid food.

⑤ When the body temperature exceeds 39, you can wipe the child's body with warm water or 50% alcohol to prevent convulsions caused by high fever. What is roseola infantum? It is a common, mild viral disease that occurs in children, especially those under 4 years old. This virus was recently identified and named human herpesvirus-6. How is it transmitted? The mode of transmission is unknown. Yet nearly all children under 4 years of age have been infected. What are the symptoms? Sudden onset of fever, sometimes as high as 106 degrees Fahrenheit, lasting 3-5 days. The rash appears after the fever and usually lasts 1-2 days. Symptoms are usually mild but occasionally result in high fever and seizures. The rash is different from measles in that the rash is smaller and consists of scattered rose-colored dots. The measles rash is red, raised, and connected, and usually lasts for more than 3 days. When do symptoms appear? Symptoms usually appear about 10 days after infection with the virus. How long is the contagious period? The contagious period is still unknown, but it may be most contagious when the fever occurs. How is it treated? There is no specific treatment, usually just careful care. Will it be possible to get infected again? No. Is isolation required? Students who are sick must wait until the rash disappears and they can return to school only after recovery. How to prevent it? The best way to prevent the spread of this disease is to avoid direct contact with sick children who have a fever.

The rash is usually accompanied by a fever, so it is recommended to wait until the fever subsides before getting the vaccination. It is okay to get the vaccination a few days later. Do not get any vaccinations when you have a fever.

Roseola infantum, also known as fever rash or roseola, is a sudden rash caused by a viral infection. It can occur throughout the year, but is more common in spring and autumn. It is common in babies between 6 months and 1 year old.

The incubation period of roseola infantum is approximately 10 to 15 days. Although it is a contagious disease, it is very safe and will not spread as widely as measles or chickenpox. The chance of family members being infected at the same time is low.

The above is an introduction to the treatment of roseola in children. After understanding it, we know that roseola in children generally does not require drug treatment, but we must take good care of the baby, especially pay attention to reducing the baby's fever. In the process of caring for the baby, we must observe the baby's body temperature more often. In addition, when the baby has roseola in children, you must not take the baby for vaccination. In addition, parents must distinguish whether it is roseola in children or a cold, and take the baby to the hospital for examination in time if necessary.