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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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my friend has fifth disease :(
RooniedooCP (Rooniedoo) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:15:27 -0000
my friend has fifth disease :(
last wk 1.0 had fifth disease, 2.0 norovirus (w/trip to ER), 3.0 nasty cold. today @ 1.0's preschool a notice posted...
erinntx (Erin) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:59:58 -0000
last wk 1.0 had fifth disease, 2.0 norovirus (w/trip to ER), 3.0 nasty cold. today @ 1.0's preschool a notice posted...
Strep. Not Fifth Disease. Fantastic. Diagnosis says Scarlet Fever too.
ChristinaGayle (Christina Gleason) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:02:21 -0000
Strep. Not Fifth Disease. Fantastic. Diagnosis says Scarlet Fever too.
TJ has strep/scarlet fever. Not Fifth Disease. #lt
cutestkidever (Christina Gleason) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:47:48 -0000
TJ has strep/scarlet fever. Not Fifth Disease. #lt
So I need to take TJ to the doc and pay for the visit on high deductible plan so we can get a note for the school. Fifth disease, no tx.
ChristinaGayle (Christina Gleason) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:39:17 -0000
So I need to take TJ to the doc and pay for the visit on high deductible plan so we can get a note for the school. Fifth disease, no tx.
Is Orla Guerin the fifth horsewoman of the apocalypse? Death, disease, pestillance, kidnapping -she's always there. Spooky!
CaroleAnnRice (Carole Ann Rice) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:25:11 -0000
Is Orla Guerin the fifth horsewoman of the apocalypse? Death, disease, pestillance, kidnapping -she's always there. Spooky!
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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