In March, a nursery school reports an outbreak among the children of a disease characterized by a high-grade (38.8°C to 40°C) fever that starts suddenly and rapidly falls. The children develop a short-lived (1 to 2 days) maculopapular rash that begins on the trunk and spreads to the extremities; the face is spared. The children have mild malaise, but otherwise do not appear ill. The most likely causative agent is

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The disease is most likely roseola caused by HHV-6 since it has a short duration and the face, palms, and soles are not affected.

In March, a Nursery School Reports an Outbreak Among the Children