A previously healthy 11 month old infant is brought to clinic for a rash that appeared this morning. For the previous 3 days he had a fever to 40 C but now seems playful and well. Examination shows a diffuse pink maculopapular eruption over the trunk. Which of the following is the most likely causal organism?
- A)Varicella zoster virus
- B)Measles virus
- C)Parvovirus B19
- D)Human herpesvirus 6GABARITO
- E)Rubella virus
Explicação
Human herpesvirus 6 is correct. Roseola classically causes several days of high fever followed by rash as the fever abruptly resolves. The well appearing infant after defervescence is the classic pattern. Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →