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Roseola risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The common risk factors in the development of roseola includes infancy (younger 2 years), immunosuppression, and organ transplantation.
Risk factors
Risk factors
Risk factors predisposing to roseola infection include:
- Infancy: primary infection usually occurs in children less than 2 years of age
- Immunosuppression in adults with solid organ transplants and patients with HIV infection are at a higher risk of developing complications such as encephalitis.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Omodamola Aje B.Sc, M.D. [2]