Question

Recently, my daughter often has a fever at night, and treatments have been ineffective. She has to go to the emergency department for pediatric roseola every night. Does pediatric roseola frequently recur? Is this situation normal? Do we need a comprehensive check-up for the child?

Answer

Infants and toddlers with acute dermatitis usually have lifelong immunity, making recurrence unlikely. It is recommended to encourage daily outdoor activities and sunlight exposure for children to boost their physical resistance, which can reduce the risk of illness. Acute dermatitis in children, also known as fever or roseola, is a common infectious disease among infants and toddlers. This disease may be caused by a virus transmitted through saliva splashes, unlike measles which is highly contagious. Additionally, many diseases are prone to occur during winter and spring seasons. Most cases occur in children under 1 year old, while those over 2 years old are less likely to be affected. After having the disease, recurrence is usually not seen.