Roseola Infantum (Noun)
Meaning
A viral disease of infants and young children; characterized by abrupt high fever and mild sore throat; a few days later there is a faint pinkish rash that lasts for a few hours to a few days.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Roseola infantum is most commonly diagnosed in children under the age of two, with six to nine months being the peak age for infection.
- The doctor took a look at the baby and determined that she had roseola infantum, which explained the high fever and rash that had suddenly appeared.
- Roseola infantum is usually a mild illness, and the main concern is how to manage the child's fever while keeping them comfortable.
- Typically, the symptoms of roseola infantum begin with a high fever that lasts for three or four days, followed by the appearance of a rash.
- Children who contract roseola infantum usually experience a full recovery after a week or two, but some may experience complications or lingering symptoms.