Is human herpesvirus 6 rare?

Is human herpesvirus 6 rare?

Primary HHV-6 infection is rare in adults. However, reactivation can occur at any age in immunosuppressed individuals.

How do you get herpesvirus 6?

Human herpes virus 6 is spread from person to person via secretions from the respiratory tract. You can reduce the chances of your child becoming infected by making sure that he washes his hands thoroughly and frequently.

What does HHV-6 cause?

HHV-6B infects nearly 100% of human beings, typically before the age of three and often results in fever, diarrhea, sometimes with a rash known as roseola. Although rare, this initial infection HHV-6B infection can also cause febrile seizures, encephalitis or intractable seizures.

Can HHV-6 cause otitis media?

Latent HHV-6 can be reactivated. The process by which this occurs is not well understood. In addition, HHV-6 has been reported to cause transplant rejection, fulminant hepatitis, otitis media, infections of the central nervous system, and other autoimmune diseases.

Is HHV an STD?

Human herpesvirus 2 (HHV-2): A herpes virus that causes genital herpes, characterized by sores in the area of the genitalia. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD).

Is roseola a STD?

Roseola generally is a harmless viral infection.