Question
Recently, there have been children experiencing fever for several consecutive days, followed by a drop in body temperature and the appearance of rashes, which were diagnosed as pediatric roseola. What are the symptoms of pediatric roseola? How should nursing care be conducted?
Answer
The typical symptoms of pediatric roseola include: after the fever lasts for 3 to 5 days, the body temperature will suddenly drop to normal within 24 hours. With the drop in body temperature, rashes will appear, which are yellow macular papules, scattered and about 2 to 5 millimeters in diameter. They fade under pressure and rarely merge. The rashes usually appear first on the face, neck, and trunk, then gradually spread to the proximal limbs. After 1 to 2 days, the rashes will clear up on their own without leaving scars, without desquamation or hyperpigmentation. In terms of nursing care, it is recommended to give children probiotics after the high fever, as prolonged high fever may destroy the beneficial flora in the intestines. In the days following the rash, children may feel weak and even experience diarrhea, so probiotics should be supplemented to help maintain a healthy gut.