Well, it turns out that Eleanor had the roseola virus, otherwise known as baby measles! When we went to the pediatrician the other day (when Eleanor's temp was 103.9), she said, "Don't be surprised if her fever breaks and she breaks out in a rash. In fact, call me if that happens, because I want to know if I'm right." Well, I called her back 2 days later! I don't know how well you can tell from these pictures, but Eleanor has a red rash all over her torso, back, head, and neck. Her eyes are pretty puffy too. She seems to feel much better now though!
Here's a description of roseola. It describes what Eleanor has had 100%!
It's possible to have the virus without having noticeable symptoms. But roseola usually starts out with a sudden, relatively high fever, often above 103 degrees Fahrenheit.
The fever typically lasts three to five days and may end abruptly, followed by the telltale rash. The rash may last for days or only hours.
The rash is pink and may have small flat spots or raised bumps. These spots may have a lighter "halo" around them and may turn white if you press on them.
The rash isn't itchy or uncomfortable, and contact with the rash itself doesn't spread the illness. It's usually seen on the trunk and neck, but it can extend to the arms, legs, and face.
If your baby has roseola, he may also be irritable and tired and have mild diarrhea, a decreased appetite, and swollen eyelids. The lymph nodes in his neck and at the base of his skull may also be a bit enlarged. In general, children with roseola don't appear especially ill, considering how high their fevers get.
The fever typically lasts three to five days and may end abruptly, followed by the telltale rash. The rash may last for days or only hours.
The rash is pink and may have small flat spots or raised bumps. These spots may have a lighter "halo" around them and may turn white if you press on them.
The rash isn't itchy or uncomfortable, and contact with the rash itself doesn't spread the illness. It's usually seen on the trunk and neck, but it can extend to the arms, legs, and face.
If your baby has roseola, he may also be irritable and tired and have mild diarrhea, a decreased appetite, and swollen eyelids. The lymph nodes in his neck and at the base of his skull may also be a bit enlarged. In general, children with roseola don't appear especially ill, considering how high their fevers get.
On the plus side, this means she is probably immune to roseola now for life!
2 comments:
Poor baby. Glad she's better. How are YOU? I'm not sure I'd handle such a high fever very well with Liam, worrywart that I am. ;)
PS Eleanor's 10 month pic is very cute!
When I was little, I had roseola. My poor, poor mother thought I had scarlet fever and about lost her mind!
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