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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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Thinks Cameron has Fifth's disease!
HopeSpring2009 (Jennifer Thomson) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:17:02 -0000
Thinks Cameron has Fifth's disease!
remember remember the fifth of november. "a desperate disease requires a dangerous remedy". happy guy fawkes night.
spinecraft (cyrus ghahremani) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:24:01 -0000
remember remember the fifth of november. "a desperate disease requires a dangerous remedy". happy guy fawkes night.
@FunkyDung it's very fine/lacy, which reminds me of the Fifth Disease rash. I always thought that was 1-time thing, but apparently not.
jayesel (Jennifer) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:05:31 -0000
@FunkyDung it's very fine/lacy, which reminds me of the Fifth Disease rash. I always thought that was 1-time thing, but apparently not.
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!
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