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Is Roseola Contagious?

My mom is a daycare provider and cared for a one year old who had roseola. How long should I wait to bring my three month old over to my mom s house where she does the daycare and to see my mom? I read that adults usually don t get roseola but they can spread it to other children.
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
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Hi,

Roseola is a benign and self limited illness, although fever will be high for 48-72 hours and it usually occur after after 6 months but do occur before occasionally. It is very unlikely that adults will spread the infection, as almost every one will develop this in childhood, giving lifelong immunity. An occasional adult who never had roseola in childhood can become symptomatic after contact (very milder than children) and transmit to children.

In that case, isolation is justified until 24 hours afebrile period. Isolation from an asymptomatic adult contact is not necessary. Just washing hands with soap and water before touching the child is enough.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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Is Roseola Contagious?

Hi, Roseola is a benign and self limited illness, although fever will be high for 48-72 hours and it usually occur after after 6 months but do occur before occasionally. It is very unlikely that adults will spread the infection, as almost every one will develop this in childhood, giving lifelong immunity. An occasional adult who never had roseola in childhood can become symptomatic after contact (very milder than children) and transmit to children. In that case, isolation is justified until 24 hours afebrile period. Isolation from an asymptomatic adult contact is not necessary. Just washing hands with soap and water before touching the child is enough. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician