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Fifth disease is also referred to as erythema infectiosum (meaning infectious redness) and as slapped cheek syndrome, slap face or slapped face.
In 1975 its cause was discovered to be Parvovirus B19.
The bright red cheeks are a defining symptom of the infection in children (hence the name "slapped cheek disease"), but the rash will not extend over the bridge of the nose or around the mouth. In addition to the red cheeks, children often develop a red, lacy rash on the rest of the body, with the upper arms and legs being the most common locations. Teenagers and adults may present with a self-limited arthritis.
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http://t.co/AboKM0Oi Picture of fifth's disease
BallantynePeds (BallantynePeds) Wed, 16 May 2012 21:55:35 -0000
http://t.co/AboKM0Oi Picture of fifth's disease
Yuk of the week includes unusual flu activity this late in the season,mono,strep,hand foot mouth,& fifth's disease.
BallantynePeds (BallantynePeds) Wed, 16 May 2012 21:53:48 -0000
Yuk of the week includes unusual flu activity this late in the season,mono,strep,hand foot mouth,& fifth's disease.
RT @AlllthatFNJazz: @AccordinToMe lolol Fifth disease is Viral infection that is contagious in saliva & mucus..HANDWASHING!!!! #handhygiene
JATetro (Jason Anthony Tetro) Wed, 16 May 2012 21:02:00 -0000
RT @AlllthatFNJazz: @AccordinToMe lolol Fifth disease is Viral infection that is contagious in saliva & mucus..HANDWASHING!!!! #handhygiene
@AccordinToMe lolol Fifth disease is Viral infection that is contagious ...in saliva and mucus..HANDWASHING!!!!
AlllthatFNJazz (Jazz Oh.) Wed, 16 May 2012 20:55:15 -0000
@AccordinToMe lolol Fifth disease is Viral infection that is contagious ...in saliva and mucus..HANDWASHING!!!!
Viral #infections in #pregnancy: #chickenpox, #CMV, #hepatitis, #herpes, #HIV, #measles, #Fifth disease, #rubella http://t.co/QHFYVoRf
AKH_Pregnancy (AKH_Pregnancy) Wed, 16 May 2012 12:23:18 -0000
Viral #infections in #pregnancy: #chickenpox, #CMV, #hepatitis, #herpes, #HIV, #measles, #Fifth disease, #rubella http://t.co/QHFYVoRf
So diagnoses is "Fifth Disease " or commonly known as slap cheek. FEVER is common for the first 5 days and in school aged children?? Ugh!
Pride_n_Proud (Tina Compton) Wed, 16 May 2012 02:46:17 -0000
So diagnoses is "Fifth Disease " or commonly known as slap cheek. FEVER is common for the first 5 days and in school aged children?? Ugh!
Dr. Greene: Fifth Disease - Description,symptoms, treatment, and prognosis for 'slap cheek' disease.
KidsHealth: Fifth Disease - Features signs and symptoms, treatment, risks, prevention, and description of the parvo B19 virus that causes Fifth disease.
Meta Description: [ Fifth disease is a viral illness that produces a distinctive red rash on the face, body, arms, and legs. ]
MedlinePlus: Fifth Disease - Learn what it is, causes, symptoms, and treatment. Includes picture of the rash that looks like slapped cheeks.
