Disease or Syndrome
erythema infectiosum
Subclass of:
Disease due to Parvoviridae;
Skin Diseases, Viral;
Erythema
Also called:
Fifth Disease; Parvovirus B19 Infection
Definitions related to erythema infectiosum:
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(fifth disease) Fifth disease is a viral infection caused by parvovirus B19. The virus only infects humans; it's not the same parvovirus that dogs and cats can get. Fifth disease mostly affects children. Symptoms can include a low fever, cold symptoms, and a headache. Then you get a red rash on your face. It looks like a "slapped cheek." The rash can spread to the arms, legs, and trunk. Adults who get it might also have joint pain and swelling. Fifth disease spreads easily, through saliva and mucus. You can get it when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Frequently washing your hands might help prevent getting the virus. Most people become immune to the virus after having it once. Fifth disease is usually mild and goes away on its own. However, it can be serious if you Are pregnant; Are anemic; Have cancer or a weak immune system . Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A self-limited viral infectious disorder caused by the human parvovirus B19. It affects predominantly children and is characterized by the development of a bright red skin eruption in the cheeks. It is followed by a maculopapular skin eruption in the extremities which eventually fades into a lacey pattern.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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An infection that is caused by parvovirus B19; it is characterized by the development of bright red cheeks ("slapped cheeks"), which is followed by a skin eruption in the extremities that often has a lacy pattern.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Contagious infection with human B19 Parvovirus most commonly seen in school age children and characterized by fever, headache, and rashes of the face, trunk, and extremities. It is often confused with RUBELLA.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Erythema infectiosum, acute infection with parvovirus B19, causes mild constitutional symptoms and a blotchy or maculopapular rash beginning on the cheeks and spreading primarily to exposed extremities. Diagnosis is clinical, and treatment is generally not needed.Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Erythema infectiosum (also known as fifth disease) is usually a benign childhood condition characterized by a classic slapped-cheek appearance (see the image below) and lacy exanthem. It results from infection with human parvovirus (PV) B19, an erythrovirus.WebMD, 2019
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Erythema infectiosum is a childhood illness caused by infection with parvovirus B19. A "slapped cheek" appearance with a lacy eruption on the torso and extremities is the most common presentation. Parvovirus B19 infection can also be associated with arthropathy and a purpuric cutaneous eruption. Select populations may be at risk for...Athenahealth, Inc., 2019
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