1F01

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Roseola infantum

Description

A disease caused by an infection with roseolovirus (human herpesvirus type 6 or 7). This disease is characterised by acute fever, followed by macular or maculopapular exanthem in some individuals. Transmission is by inhalation of infected respiratory secretions or direct contact.

Index terms

  • Roseola infantum
  • Exanthema subitum
  • Sixth disease
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  • roseola

Exclusions from above levels

  • NE83.1 – Infection arising from device, implant or graft, not elsewhere classified

Sibling codes

  • 1F00 – Herpes simplex infections
  • 1F02 – Rubella
  • 1F03 – Measles
  • 1F04 – Erythema infectiosum
  • 1F05 – Picornavirus infections presenting in the skin or mucous membranes
  • 1F0Y – Other specified viral infections characterised by skin or mucous membrane lesions
  • 1F0Z – Viral infections characterised by skin or mucous membrane lesions, unspecified

Foundation entity

Roseola infantum – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1883970802

Part of: 01: Certain infectious or parasitic diseases