Hhv infection is known as human herpesvirus 6, causing roseola infantum in children and infants. This infection spreads from person to person through secretion of the respiratory tract. The symptoms are high fever, sore throat, cough, diarrhea, and decreased appetite. Taking antiviral therapy can help to cure it.
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How does pityriasis rosea affect pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a GP. I have seen my GP and he thinks I have Pityriasis rosea. I am 30 weeks pregnant and have had Pityriasis rosea as a child. My rash is currently scaly and in lines over my abdomen. My concern is about the adverse effects of this condition in pregnancy. It is hard to ascertain if ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is one of the proposed theories that Pityriasis rosea could be an exanthema secondary to HHV 6 and 7 (human herpes virus) virus infection. Most of the data available regarding PR in pregnancy is about the first trimester of pregnancy wherein HHV 6 and 7 infections ar... Read Full »
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