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What should you do if you think you have Fifth disease? “People with Parvovirus B19 should seek medical attention if a high fever occurs or their symptoms seem to worsen,” says Dr. Biernbaum.
Fifth disease, also known as erythema infectiosum and slapped cheek syndrome, [3] is a common and contagious disease caused by infection with parvovirus B19. [4] This virus was discovered in 1975 and can cause other diseases besides fifth disease. [5] Fifth disease typically presents as a rash and is most common in children.
It is the classic cause of the childhood rash called fifth disease or erythema infectiosum, or "slapped face syndrome". [5] [6] The name comes from it being the fifth in a list of historical classifications of common skin rash illnesses in children. [7] The virus was discovered by chance in 1975 by Australian virologist Yvonne Cossart.
Human parvovirus B19, also known as "slapped cheek disease," is on the rise in the U.S., especially among children. Here's what to know about symptoms, complications and treatment.
Fifth Disease, or parvovirus B19, also known as erythema infectiosum. Roseola, a viral infection occasionally still called Sixth disease, which can cause high fever and rash.
Duke's disease (caused by various viruses including coxsackievirus, enterovirus, or echovirus) 5. Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum, slapped cheek syndrome), caused by Parvovirus B19 6. Sixth disease (exanthem subitum, roseola infantum, rose rash of infants, baby measles) was removed from the article when the template came in,
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health alert earlier this week about a jump in cases of parvovirus B19, a.k.a. fifth disease. Parvovirus is more common in children ...
Diseases associated with this genus include fifth disease and skin lesions. [3] [4] Taxonomy. The following seven species are assigned to the genus: [4]