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Fifth disease is a viral illness with mild symptoms and a blotchy rash. The rash begins on the cheeks and spreads to the arms and legs.
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Symptoms
Fever; Joint pain; Temporary anemia - this is only serious if the patient has a immune system problem and some other, e...
Causes
Fifth disease is caused by human parvovirus B19. It often affects preschoolers or school-age children during the spring...
Tests
Fifth disease causes a very distinct rash. Your health care provider will examine the appearance and pattern of the ras...
Treatments
No treatment is usually required for fifth disease in children. If fever or joint discomfort is present then oral aceta...
Prevention
As of 2004, there was no vaccine against fifth disease. Pregnant women should avoid exposure to persons infected with t...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if your child has symptoms of this disease. Other disorders can cause similar symptoms a...
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