Exanthema Subitum

**Definition:** An acute, short-lived, viral disease of infants and young children characterized by a high fever at onset that drops to normal after 3-4 days and the concomitant appearance of a macular or maculopapular rash that appears first on the trunk and then spreads to other areas. It is the sixth of the classical exanthematous diseases and is caused by HHV-6; (HERPESVIRUS 6, HUMAN). (From Dorland, 27th ed)

**Tree numbers:** - C01.925.256.466.850.290 - C01.925.825.290 - C17.800.257.335 - C17.800.838.790.290

**Synonyms:** - Roseola Infantum - Sixth Disease