Overview

4.6 out of 5 (27 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Pharmacology Credits

0.0

Post-Assessment Questions

10

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

2 Jan 2026

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


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Activity Description

Roseola infantum, also known as exanthema subitum or sixth disease, is a common viral illness of early childhood caused primarily by human herpesvirus 6 and less frequently by human herpesvirus 7. The condition predominantly affects infants aged 6 to 12 months, with most cases occurring in those younger than 2. Clinical presentation is characterized by the abrupt onset of high fever, often exceeding 104 °F (40 °C), lasting several days, followed by rapid defervescence and the appearance of a nonpruritic, pink, papular rash that begins on the trunk and spreads to the neck and extremities. Febrile seizures occur in a subset of patients during the febrile phase. Diagnosis is clinical, and the illness is typically self-limited in immunocompetent children. Although human herpesvirus 6 establishes lifelong latency, significant morbidity is uncommon except in immunocompromised populations, in whom severe or atypical disease may occur.

Participants in this course enhance their competence in recognizing the characteristic clinical course of roseola infantum, differentiating it from other causes of febrile illness and childhood exanthems, and providing appropriate supportive management. Clinicians develop skills in counseling caregivers regarding fever management, seizure risk, and the benign natural history of the disease. The activity emphasizes the value of interprofessional collaboration among clinicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to ensure accurate assessment, symptom control, caregiver education, and timely escalation of care for high-risk patients. Effective team-based care supports patient safety, reduces unnecessary diagnostic testing, and improves outcomes for children affected by roseola infantum.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Evaluate infants with prolonged fever, immunocompromised status, or atypical rash patterns for alternative diagnoses or complications.

  • Assess infants with suspected roseola infantum to determine when additional diagnostic evaluation or referral is warranted.

  • Determine when laboratory testing or imaging is unnecessary versus when atypical features justify additional evaluation.

  • Implement evidence-based management strategies for roseola in collaboration with the interprofessional care team, including nurses, pharmacists, and dietitians, to ensure effective fever control, provide consistent caregiver counseling, and minimize unnecessary interventions for patients with roseola.

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StatPearls, LLC requires everyone who influences the content of an educational activity to disclose relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All relevant conflict(s) of interest have been mitigated. Hover over contributor names for financial disclosures. Others involved in planning this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial Support: This activity has received NO commercial support.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Nurse Practitioners: StatPearls designates this activity for 1.50 ANCC contact hour(s), which includes 0 hour(s) of pharmacology. NPs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Please consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity.

Method of Participation and Credit

  1. Register for the activity.    
  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

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Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the FDA. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices: In accordance with FDA requirements, the audience is advised that information presented in this continuing education activity may contain references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please refer to the FDA-approved package insert for each drug/device for full prescribing/utilization information.

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Unlimited Nurse Practitioner CE

Stay up to date on the latest medical knowledge with 6345 CE activities. In these online self-assessment activities, read our reference articles and test your knowledge with more than 7569 hours of CE.

Single Activity

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6 Month Unlimited Nurse Practitioner CE

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