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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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Fifth disease: virus usually associated with children http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/bal-to.hs.expert14dec14,0,5690120.story
sanera09 (Serena Khorsandian) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:28:09 -0000
Fifth disease: virus usually associated with children http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/bal-to.hs.expert14dec14,0,5690120.story
fifth disease..? leave it to me to get...
nikolesradd (nikolee!) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:38:32 -0000
fifth disease..? leave it to me to get...
Dr. Cmar on Fifth disease, which about 70% of adults have had and can be dangerous for pregnant women. http://bit.ly/6k1hOK
LBHealth (LifeBridge Health) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:05:59 -0000
Dr. Cmar on Fifth disease, which about 70% of adults have had and can be dangerous for pregnant women. http://bit.ly/6k1hOK
At home with Karis she is still not feeling to good, I might have to take her to do DR. Anyone know anything about Fifth Disease?
lanefarms02 (Stephanie Lane) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:43:09 -0000
At home with Karis she is still not feeling to good, I might have to take her to do DR. Anyone know anything about Fifth Disease?
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diseasedatabase (JACKCHEN) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:45:52 -0000
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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.
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