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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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What is fifth disease also known as Slapped Cheek Syndrome? (I kid you not) http://tinyurl.com/yjhevgz
notcheep (Alyson Fennemore) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:18:14 -0000
What is fifth disease also known as Slapped Cheek Syndrome? (I kid you not) http://tinyurl.com/yjhevgz
Fifth disease at a glance http://bit.ly/4FQ5zF
yesdisease (yesdisease) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:02:44 -0000
Fifth disease at a glance http://bit.ly/4FQ5zF
@Shealynn poor girl! Jeze. R kids have to stay clear of TOO much! Swine flu. Regular flu. Fifth disease & now this!
JewlznAZ (Julie Garcia-Matus) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:52:36 -0000
@Shealynn poor girl! Jeze. R kids have to stay clear of TOO much! Swine flu. Regular flu. Fifth disease & now this!
@Jeepsterette Oh, right. Fifth's Disease.
wannabemenotu (Anastasia Barron) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:43:23 -0000
@Jeepsterette Oh, right. Fifth's Disease.
Is Fifth Disease in the Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Scarlett Fever category just to scare parents? Both kids sporting the sandpaper skin.
phoenixdream (phoenix coleman) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:01:19 -0000
Is Fifth Disease in the Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Scarlett Fever category just to scare parents? Both kids sporting the sandpaper skin.
what the eff?!! now i look like i have fifth disease!!! D:
bekolah (bekauh) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:38:22 -0000
what the eff?!! now i look like i have fifth disease!!! D:
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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