Question
Is Blood Testing for Pediatric Roseola a Sign of Bacterial Infection?
Answer
Pediatric roseola is generally caused by a viral infection rather than a bacterial one. Typical symptoms include fever followed by the appearance of rashes. It is recommended to conduct both routine blood tests and C-reactive protein tests simultaneously. If the test results indicate a bacterial infection, it may be a case of viral infection complicated by bacterial infection. In this situation, both antiviral and antibacterial treatments are needed.