What does roseola mean?
A viral infection, especially in children, characterized by a rash and fever, and often accompanied by a sore throat and swollen lymph nodes. It is usually caused by the human herpesvirus 6 or 7.
Example
"The child's roseola was a common childhood illness that usually resolved on its own within a week."
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