1. EMedicine - Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease) : Article By Glenn L Zellman, M A common childhood disease caused by human Parvovirus B19 (PV-B19). Covers background, history, frequency Category Kids and Teens Health Conditions and Diseases fifth disease......Erythema Infectiosum (fifth disease) Erythema infectiosum is a common childhoodexanthem caused by human Parvovirus B19 (PV-B19), in which a classic 3-phased http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic136.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Dermatology Viral Infections Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease) Last Updated: March 7, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: fifth disease, slapped-cheek disease, academy rash, Sticker's disease, Sticker disease, childhood exanthem, Parvovirus B19, PV-B19, PV-B19 infection AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Glenn L Zellman, MD , Consulting Staff, Department of Internal Medicine, West Boca Medical Center Editor(s): Bernice R Krafchik, MB, ChB , Head, Section of Dermatology, University of Toronto; Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, Canada; Richard Vinson, MD , Chief, Department of Dermatology, William Beaumont Medical Center; Van Perry, MD , Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, University of Texas Health Science Center; Catherine Quirk, MD

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About Parvovirus B19 Fifth Disease Infection and Pregnancy REVB Respiratory and Enteric Viruses Branch Home Fifth Disease What is "fifth disease? " Fifth disease is a mild rash illness that occurs most commonly in children. The ill child typically has a "slapped-cheek" rash on the face and a lacy red rash on the trunk and limbs. Occasionally, the rash may itch. An ill child may have a low-grade fever, malaise, or a "cold" a few days before the rash breaks out. The child is usually not very ill, and the rash resolves in 7 to 10 days. What causes fifth disease? Fifth disease is caused by infection with human parvovirus B19. This virus infects only humans. Pet dogs or cats may be immunized against "parvovirus," but these are animal parvoviruses that do not infect humans. Therefore, a child cannot "catch" parvovirus from a pet dog or cat, and a pet cat or dog cannot catch human parvovirus B19 from an ill child. Can adults get fifth disease?

5. Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease) Features the reason for the name "fifth disease", symptoms, and risks.Category Health Conditions and Diseases Viral fifth disease......Erythema Infectiosum (fifth disease). Erythema infectiosum, or fifthdisease , is a common infection of childhood caused by a virus. http://www.drreddy.com/shots/fifth.html

Dr. Reddy's Pediatric Office on the Web TM Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease) Erythema infectiosum, or "fifth disease", is a common infection of childhood caused by a virus. The term "fifth disease" does not refer to someone named "Fifth", but rather to the fifth of six classic exanthems , or rash-associated diseases, of childhood. The numbering is of historic interest only: the other examthems, in order are first: measles ; second: scarlet fever; third: rubella ; fourth: "Dukes' disease" , which was never clearly distinguished from other rash-producing diseases and is now thought to have been either measles, rubella, scarlet fever, a Staphylococcal infection, or one of several unspecified enteroviral infections; and sixth: roseola The virus responsible for erythema infectiosum is parvovirus B19 , a virus that lives only in humans. It seems to be transmitted mainly by body fluids, including droplets produced when you cough or sneeze but also including blood. Symptoms usually appear within 4 days to 2 weeks after exposure, but may take as long as 3 weeks. The virus seems to be less contagious once the rash appears (so children with the rash can go to school or day-care without exposing others).

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Home Skin conditions Fifth disease Fifth disease is a common childhood infection causing a "slapped cheek" appearance and a rash. It is also known as erythema infectiosum Fifth disease is caused by Parvovirus B19 . It most commonly affects young children and often occurs in several members of the family or school class. Thirty percent of infected individuals have no symptoms. Fifth disease The child is usually otherwise quite well, but occasionally has a slight fever and headache. The first sign is firm red cheeks, which feel burning hot. A rash follows 1 to 4 days later with a lace or network pattern on the limbs and then the trunk. Although most prominent in the first few days, the rash can persist at least intermittently for up to six weeks. Complications Rarely fifth disease results in complications. Arthritis in infected adults Aplastic crisis in patients with blood disorders (potentially dangerous low blood cell count) Intrauterine death (9%) or hydrops fetalis in 3% of the offspring of infected pregnant women can occur if the infection occurs in the first half of pregnancy. However, congenital malformations do not occur. As the risk of an adverse outcome is very low, the infection is not routinely screened for in pregnancy. Lace pattern of rash on arm Slap cheeks Diagnosis The characteristic slapped cheek and lacy rash in a child who is otherwise well usually make the diagnosis. The parvovirus can cause other rashes such as a "glove-and-stocking" rash. In case of doubt, a blood test can be done to confirm the presence of parvovirus infection. If the child is unwell, or has a blood disease, a full blood count should be performed.

7. MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Fifth Disease fifth disease. fifth disease is caused by human parvovirus B19. It oftenaffects preschoolers or schoolage children during the spring. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000977.htm

Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Fifth disease Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Calling your health care provider Illustrations Fifth disease Alternative names Return to top Parvovirus B19; Erythema infectiosum; Slapped cheek Definition Return to top Fifth disease is an acute viral illness characterized by mild symptoms and a blotchy rash beginning on the cheeks and spreading to the extremities. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Fifth disease is caused by human parvovirus B19. It often affects preschoolers or school-age children during the spring. The disease is spread by contact with respiratory secretions and usually lasts for five days. However, the rash associated with fifth disease may recur for several weeks afterwards. Recurrences may be brought on by exposure to sunlight, heat, exercise fever , or emotional stress The first sign of the disease noticed by parents is usually bright red cheeks, which look as though the child has been recently slapped on both sides of the face. Following this, a rash appears on the extremities and trunk. The rash fades from the center outwards, giving it a lacy appearance. Over a period of 1-2 weeks, the rash disappears entirely. This illness is also sometimes associated with fever. Infection of a pregnant woman can harm the fetus. Although the risk of fetal harm is small, if a pregnant woman believes that she may have been in contact with a person who has parvovirus, she should consult with her physician.

8. Fifth Disease fifth disease, or erythema infectiosum, is a reasonably harmless red rash of childhood the fifth rash on the old list of common red rashes. http://www.drhull.com/EncyMaster/F/fifth_disease.html

Help for sleepless parents Encyclopedia Index F fifth disease Search fifth disease Fifth disease, or erythema infectiosum, is a reasonably harmless red rash of childhood - the fifth rash on the old list of common red rashes. Hence the name, which is certainly easier to say than "erythema infectiosum." It is caused by human parvovirus B19 (no relation to dog parvovirus... parvo just means "small"). It is also known as "slapped cheek disease," because for the first day or two of the illness the cheeks become bright red as if slapped. Then a characteristic lacy rash appears on the extensor surfaces (those opposite the elbow and knee creases) of the arms and legs as well as the trunk. Heat - such as a warm bath - will make the rash appear worse and may cause mild itching. It occurs often in epidemics; stopping them is made more difficult by the fact that the disease is not transmitted once the rash appears . So your child can go to school with this rash. It chiefly affects kids ages 5 through 15; older patients with the disease may (as often the case with childhood infections) have more symptoms, especially joint aches. Most teachers test immune to the virus by the time they have been teaching a few years.

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Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Fifth Disease Contents of this page: General/Overviews Diagnosis/Symptoms Organizations Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on Fifth Disease You may also be interested in these MEDLINEplus related pages: Child and Teen Health Infections General/Overviews Fifth Disease (Erythema Infectiosum) (Nemours Foundation) Parvovirus B19 (Fifth Disease) (National Center for Infectious Diseases) Also available in: Spanish Diagnosis/Symptoms Fever in Infants and Children: Self-Care Flowcharts (American Academy of Family Physicians) Skin Rashes and Other Changes: Self-Care Flowcharts (American Academy of Family Physicians) Specific Conditions/Aspects Fifth Disease in the Child-Care Setting (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Parvovirus B19 Infection and Pregnancy (National Center for Infectious Diseases) Organizations National Center for Infectious Diseases National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Health services in North Carolina Other states coming - learn more The primary NIH organization for research on Fifth Disease is the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Health Topics Drug Information Encyclopedia ... U.S. National Library of Medicine

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var ACM, oPopup, oDefPopup, offsetTop=10, offsetLeft=10; Search Articles Store Already a member? Log in Home Toddler Health highlights ... A-to-Z index Toddler Health Fifth disease Approved by the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board What's below: My toddler's cheeks are suddenly bright red. What's causing this? What are the symptoms of fifth disease? Is it contagious? Should I call the doctor? ... Other Sources My toddler's cheeks are suddenly bright red. What's causing this? It could be fifth disease, also known as "slapped cheeks disease." Fifth disease got its name because it was the fifth identified red rash disease common in childhood. The other four are scarlet fever measles rubella , and roseola . This relatively mild illness is caused by the human parvovirus B19, and is most common in preschool- and school-aged children. Babies and adults can get it, but that's rare. Babies are protected from most common childhood diseases up until the age of 8 months or so by the antibodies they received from their mother in the womb. What are the symptoms of fifth disease?

13. Fifth Disease fifth disease, also called erythema infectiosum or "slapped cheek disease " is an infection caused by parvovirus B19. fifth disease. advertisement. Source http://www.kidsource.com/health/fifth.html

Fifth Disease advertisement Source Centers for Disease Control Related Articles The ABC's of Safe and Healthy Child Care New American College Health Association Recommendation on Vaccination of College Students Against Meningococcal Disease Forums Health, Safety, Nutrition and Kids KidSource Store Mayo Clinic Family Health Book by American Academy of Pediatrics Advertisement Fifth disease, also called erythema infectiosum or "slapped cheek disease" is an infection caused by parvovirus B19. Outbreaks most often occur in winter and spring, but a person may become ill with fifth disease at any time of the year. Symptoms begin with a mild fever and complaints of tiredness. After a few days, the cheeks take on a flushed appearance that looks like the face has been slapped. There may also be a lacy rash on the trunk, arms, and legs. Not all infected persons develop a rash. Most persons who get fifth disease are not very ill and recover without any serious consequences. However, children with sickle cell anemia, chronic anemia, or an impaired immune system may become seriously ill when infected with parvovirus B19 and require medical care. If a pregnant woman becomes infected with parvovirus B19, the fetus may suffer damage, including the possibility of stillbirth. The woman herself may have no symptoms or a mild illness with rash or joint pains.

14. Your Health Fifth Disease Includes complications, prevention, signs and symptoms, and a RealAudio version for the page. http://www.yourhealth.com/ahl/1267.html

15. EMedicine - Pediatrics, Fifth Disease Or Erythema Infectiosum : Article By Kenne Pediatrics, fifth disease or Erythema Infectiosum Erythema infectiosum (EI)is usually a benign childhood condition characterized by a classic. http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic378.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Emergency Medicine Pediatric Pediatrics, Fifth Disease or Erythema Infectiosum Last Updated: June 5, 2001 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: EI, human parvovirus B19, HPV B19 AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Kenneth T Kwon, MD , Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Emergency Medicine, University of California at Irvine Medical Center Kenneth T Kwon, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Pediatrics American College of Emergency Physicians , and Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Editor(s): Debra Slapper, MD , Consulting Staff, Department of Emergency Medicine, St Anthony's Hospital; Robert Konop, PharmD , Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Section of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Minnesota;

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Providing Pregnancy Risk Information to Promote Healthy Babies FACT SHEETS To educate the public, the Organization of Teratology Information Services has compiled "fact sheets" on various exposures of concern. Currently fact sheets on the following topics are available: Accutane Hyperthermia Prozac Caffeine ... Propecia (To view/print pdf format, you need Acrobat Reader If you have a pregnancy risk question and you are in California, Please call CTIS Pregnancy Risk Information at (800)532-3749 for a free risk assessment based on current scientific research. Funded by the Department of Education) More information is available from the Organization of Teratology Information Services: www.otispregnancy.org

17. CDC-Respiratory And Enteric Viruses Branch Parvovirus B19 (fifth disease). What is fifth disease? fifth disease is a mildrash illness that occurs most commonly in children. What causes fifth disease? http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/respiratory/parvo_b19.htm

NREVSS Global Laboratory Network for Measles Surveillance Viral Gastroenteritis Rotavirus ... Respiratory Syncytial Virus Parvovirus B19 (Fifth Disease) What is "fifth disease? " Fifth disease is a mild rash illness that occurs most commonly in children. The ill child typically has a "slapped-cheek" rash on the face and a lacy red rash on the trunk and limbs. Occasionally, the rash may itch. An ill child may have a low-grade fever, malaise, or a "cold" a few days before the rash breaks out. The child is usually not very ill, and the rash resolves in 7 to 10 days. What causes fifth disease? Fifth disease is caused by infection with human parvovirus B19. This virus infects only humans. Pet dogs or cats may be immunized against "parvovirus," but these are animal parvoviruses that do not infect humans. Therefore, a child cannot "catch" parvovirus from a pet dog or cat, and a pet cat or dog cannot catch human parvovirus B19 from an ill child. Can adults get fifth disease?

18. Medical References: Childhood Illnesses In Pregnancy: Chickenpox And Fifth Disea Chickenpox and fifth disease are childhood illnesses that can pose risks to thefetus if a mother contracts them during pregnancy. March of Dimes home page, http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/681_1185.asp

View All Chapters Find Your Local Chapter March 30, 2003 Select one Folic Acid Pregnancy Prenatal Screening Infections/Diseases Loss Concerns Newborn Information Birth Defects Polio Genetics Research Funding Perinatal Statistics Medical References Continuing Education ... Prematurity Quick Reference and Fact Sheets Childhood Illnesses in Pregnancy: Chickenpox and Fifth Disease Chickenpox and fifth disease are childhood illnesses that can pose risks to the fetus if a mother contracts them during pregnancy. Fortunately, most fetuses are not harmed by these illnesses. However, a pregnant woman should consult her health care provider if exposed, so that steps to help prevent complications for mother and baby can be taken. Between 85 and 95 percent of pregnant women are immune to chickenpox, and about 50 percent are immune to fifth disease. If a woman is certain she has had these illnesses, there is no need to be concerned about them during pregnancy, even if exposed to someone who has one of them. What is Chickenpox? Chickenpox (varicella) is a usually mild viral infection, characterized mainly by an itchy rash and fever. Symptoms typically appear 14 to 18 days after exposure. While serious complications are uncommon in children, about 15 percent of infected adults develop a dangerous form of pneumonia. This pneumonia is particularly serious in a pregnant woman.

19. DrGreene.com - Caring For The Next Generation Discusses slap cheek (or fifth disease), contagiousness, and how to the identify symptoms. http://www.drgreene.com/html/21582.html

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20. Complications: Fifth Disease fifth disease (erythema infectiosum) is a common childhood illness thatcauses joint pain and flulike symptoms in adults. fifth disease. http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/188_677.asp

View All Chapters Find Your Local Chapter March 30, 2003 Before You're Pregnant During Your Pregnancy Complications Caring for Your Baby ... [View All Articles] Fifth Disease What you need to know: Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum) is a common, mild, childhood illness caused by parvovirus B19. It causes a “slapped-cheek” rash on the face and, less commonly, fever, headache, sore throat and joint pain in children. Infected adults often have joint pain and swelling, and sometimes mild flu-like symptoms, but usually no rash. Women with young children and those who work with them (for example, child care providers and teachers) are at greatest risk of exposure and infection. About 60 percent of adults have had the infection as children and, therefore, are immune as adults. Most unborn babies are unaffected if their mother gets infected. Some unborn babies, however, do become infected. The virus can disrupt the ability to produce red blood cells, leading to a dangerous form of anemia, heart failure and, in about 2-9 percent of fetal infections, death of the unborn child. What you can do: If you are pregnant and unsure of your immune status, you can help protect yourself from infection by:

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