What Is Roseola Infantum?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
2. Can Roseola Infantum Create Complications?
Because roseola is characterized by a high fever, some children do develop complications. The fever, which can become as elevated as 105 degrees Fahrenheit, is fast-rising and can trigger febrile seizures. In fact, as many as 10% to 15% of children who get roseola are affected by these seizures.
The signs of a febrile seizure are hard to miss. The seizures are characterized by two to three minutes of twitching or jerking of the legs, arms or face. They may cause a child to lose control of his or her bowel or bladder movements and, in some instances, they result in unconsciousness.
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