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Fifth disease is an illness caused by a virus that leads to a rash on the cheeks, arms, and legs.Parvovirus B19; Erythema infectiosum; Slapped cheek.Fifth disease is caused by human parvovirus B19. It often affects pres... |
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Causes
Fifth disease is caused by human parvovirus B19. It often affects preschoolers or school-age children during the spri...
Tests
Fifth disease causes a very distinct rash. Your health care provider will examine the appearance and pattern of the r...
Treatments
No treatment is usually required for fifth disease in children. If fever or joint discomfort is present then oral ace...
Prevention
As of 2004, there was no vaccine against fifth disease. Avoiding contact with persons who exhibit symptoms of a cold...
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Call your health care provider if your child has symptoms of this disease. Other disorders can cause similar symptoms...
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