Exanthema subitum

ICD-10 Code B08.2

Exanthema subitum

Definition

An infection that is due to human herpesvirus (HHV) types 6 or 7; it is characterized by 3-5 days of high fever followed by the acute onset of a rosy, pink, non-pruritic, macular rash that is predominantly on the neck and trunk.

Also known as exanthem subitum, roseola, roseola Infantum, sixth disease — per MONDO

Also identified as