Clinical and virological problems of sudden exanthema in children

Abstract

The problem of sudden exanthema/children’s roseola, an infection caused by HHV 6, is very relevant in our country. Domestic and foreign experts are actively studying the structure of the virus, the features of clinical forms and course options, methods for diagnosing infection, co-infection with other herpes viruses. It has been established that the immediate environment plays a leading role in the spread of infection. A review of recent data on sudden exanthema makes it clear why healthcare professionals retain such an unusual name for herpesvirus type 6 infection. The underdiagnosis of this disease in our country is associated with a lack of knowledge and alertness on the part of doctors and medical personnel. Although modern clinical and laboratory criteria for diagnosing HHV-6 infection make it possible to quite convincingly diagnose the disease with a fairly high degree of certainty. If desired. The advantage is the use of a technique for detecting virus DNA in plasma and other body media, in combination with serological research methods. The article presents modern recommendations for the treatment and prevention of sudden exanthema