What Is Roseola Infantum?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. What Causes Roseola Infantum?
Sixth disease is caused by human herpesvirus type 6. It belongs in the same family of viruses that are better-known as herpes simplex viruses. Though this may alarm you, know that roseola is a completely normal childhood illness and not reoccurring.
Unlike other HSV viruses, roseola does not cause genital herpes infections, cold sores or other blisters. A child does not have to live with a lifelong fear of a reoccurring outbreak, and typically, once a child has the virus, he or she will not get it again.
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