Epidemic Roseola (Noun)
Meaning
A contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a fetus during the first trimester.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Epidemic roseola is often misdiagnosed as a cold or flu due to its mild symptoms in adults.
- Pregnant women are advised to take precautions against epidemic roseola to prevent potential harm to the fetus.
- In children, epidemic roseola usually begins with a high fever followed by a rash that lasts for a few days.
- Doctors warn that epidemic roseola can cause serious complications for unborn babies if contracted during the first trimester.
- Researchers are working to develop a vaccine for epidemic roseola to reduce its spread and potential risks to pregnant women.