Fifth Disease
Fifth disease is a common childhood illness. Fifth disease is also known as the "slapped cheek disease" because of a rash that typically appears on the face. Fifth disease is typically spread by coughing or sneezing. Some other symptoms of fifth disease are runny nose, fever, headache, and sore throat. The rash appears after the flu-like symptoms, first on the face and later over the rest of the body. The rash typically lasts from 2 to 5 days. Fifth disease is contagious only during the flu-like symptoms (before the rash appears). Fifth disease is treated with fluids, rest, and pain relievers.
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Alternate Name(s): Parvovirus B19; Erythema infectiosum; Slapped cheek ...... Fifth disease is a viral illness with mild symptoms and a blotchy rash. The rash begins on the cheeks and spreads to the arms and legs.
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It is easy to catch fifth disease. Infected people have the virus in their saliva and mucus. You can get it when you come into contact with those fluids. Frequently washing your hands might help prevent getting the virus.
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Especially common in kids between the ages of 5 and 15, fifth disease is a viral illness that produces a distinctive red rash on the face, body, arms, and legs. ... In households where a child has fifth disease, another family member who hasn't previously had parvovirus B19 has about a 50% chance of also getting the...
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Erythema infectiosum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Erythema infectiosum or fifth disease is one of several possible manifestations of infection by erythrovirus previously called parvovirus B19. The disease is also referred to as slapped cheek synd...
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Includes cause, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. ... Parvovirus B19 (Fifth Disease) ... Fifth disease is a mild rash illness that occurs most commonly in children. The ill child typically has a "slapped-cheek" rash on the face and a lacy red rash on the trunk and limbs. Occasionally, the rash may itch.
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Infectious Disease Information ... Parvovirus (Human Parvovirus B19 Infection, Fifth Disease, Erythema Infectiosum, Slapped Cheek Disease) ... Parvovirus B19 Infection (Fifth Disease); Fact sheet...
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Learn fifth disease causes (parvovirus B19), symptoms (lacy rash), complications, treatment information, how long it lasts and the effect on the fetus during pregnancy. ... home > healthy kids center > healthy kids a-z list > fifth disease index > fifth disease article...
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home > skin center > skin a-z list > fifth disease during pregnancy? article ... Is there any danger if I am pregnant and get fifth disease? ... Yes, the virus that causes fifth disease is dangerous during pregnancy. It is a teratogen: an agent that can disturb the development of the embryo or, later, the fetus.
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