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Toya Kono1, Fumihiko Hattori1, Yoshiki Kawamura2
1From the Department of Pediatrics, Kariya Toyota General Hospital, Kariya, Aichi, Japan.
Abstract:
During local small measles outbreak in Japan, 3 adolescents with febrile skin rash suspected as having measles were diagnosed with primary human herpesvirus (HHV)-7 infection. Primary HHV-7 infection can cause exanthem subitum in not only young children but also adolescents. HHV-7 should be considered as a possible causative agent for adolescent febrile skin rash during the measles outbreak.
Insights
Primary human herpesvirus (HHV)-7 infection can cause febrile skin rash in adolescents, not just young children. During a measles outbreak, HHV-7 should be considered a potential cause of adolescent rashes.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Virology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Measles outbreaks pose a public health challenge, often leading to the misdiagnosis of other febrile illnesses.
- Febrile skin rash is a common symptom that can be associated with various viral infections.
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