Roseola

Healthcare providers diagnose roseola by talking to you about your child’s symptoms and doing a physical exam. Children rarely need blood tests or other tests to confirm a diagnosis. Your pediatrician will rule out other causes of your child’s symptoms, including:

• Allergic reaction to a medication.
• Ear infection.
• Measles.
• Rubella.
• Scarlet fever.

Your pediatrician will tell you how to manage your child’s fever and when you should seek medical care.