Warning Signs Of Roseola

High Fever And Febrile Seizures

Roseola can cause high fever and febrile seizures. A child afflicted with the illness will not always have a high fever, but it is a possibility. A febrile seizure is caused by a dramatic increase in the patient's body temperature. These seizures can last from seconds to minutes and can be very scary. Even though they are typically not too dangerous, a child should still be seen by their doctor or an emergency room to make sure everything is okay.

When a child suffers a febrile seizure along with the cold symptoms, the doctor should evaluate whether they might have roseola. The fever should be treated, and the child might need anti-viral medication if an infection is found. Other than that, this kind of seizure just needs to be monitored and the symptoms managed.