What Is Roseola?
2. Herpes Virus
The herpes viruses are very common and are responsible for a wide range of ailments. Two strains of the virus, herpes virus 6 and herpes virus 7, can both be responsible for roseola. The virus is typically transmitted through infected saliva and nasal mucus when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
It can also be shared by sharing items like drinking vessels. The virus will still be contagious even in patients that are showing no symptoms. The disease can be contracted at any time of year, but outbreaks are uncommon. It will usually take between 1 to 2 weeks after the initial infection for the symptoms to appear.
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