61. Infectious Diseases - Fifth Disease The following are the most common symptoms of fifth disease. Since it is a viral infection, there is no cure for fifth disease. Treatment may include http://www.schneiderchildrenshospital.org/peds_html_fixed/peds/infectious/fifth.

Infectious Diseases Fifth Disease What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is a viral illness that is associated with exanthem. Exanthem is another name for a rash or skin eruption. It is spread from one child to another through direct contact with discharge from the nose and throat. It can also be spread through contact with infected blood. It is moderately contagious and usually does not include a high fever, as seen with some other viral skin conditions. What causes fifth disease? Fifth disease is caused the human parvovirus. It is most prevalent in the winter and spring and is usually seen in children 5 to 14 years of age. Outbreaks of the disease frequently occur in school settings. What are the symptoms of fifth disease? It may take between four to 14 days for the child to develop symptoms of fifth disease after being exposed to the disease. Children are most contagious before the rash occurs. Therefore, children may be contagious before they even know they have the disease. Also, about 20 percent of people with the virus do not have symptoms but can still spread the disease. The following are the most common symptoms of fifth disease. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: There may be an early phase with the following symptoms, although this is not very common. If present, symptoms may include the following:

62. Fifth Disease Source of Infection/ Mode of Transmission, fifth disease is transmitted by The way you can tell it is fifth disease is by the way the rash disappears. http://www.vicioso.com/Health/disease/fifth.html

Erythema Infectiosum Fifth Disease "Slap-Cheek Syndrome" Summary: The "Fifth" disease is so called because its rash is similar to four previously described illnesses; Rubella, measles, scarlet fever, and Filatov-Dukes. Erythema Infectiosum is the clinical manifestation of human parvovirus disease; parvovirus B19. Typically found in elementary school age children, it is transmitted by airborne droplets. Sneezing and coughing is the main mode of transmission. Incubation period is a week. By the time the rash appears, the infectious stage has passed. Typically no school is missed because by the time the symptoms appear, the child is no longer infectious. Contact a Health Care Professional Immediately: If you are pregnant and exposed to Fifth disease, see your health care provider immediately. Source of Infection/ Mode of Transmission: Fifth Disease is transmitted by airborne droplets. Sneezing and coughing is the main mode of transmission. Symptoms: An adult may or may not have this Slap-Cheek appearance. Almost always adult symptoms include rash, fever, and joint pain.

63. Texas Department Of State Health Services, IDEAS > Fifth Disease What you need to know about fifth disease ( parvovirus infection during fifth disease is a mild rash illness that occurs most commonly in children. http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/ideas/fifth/faqs/

Click Here for Requested Information and Page Content Diseases: A-C Amebiasis Anthrax Arboviral Encephalitides ... Sitemap/Alphabetical Listing of Diseases and Topics Your Location: IDEAS Home Fifth Disease Fifth Disease (Parvovirus B19, Erythema infectiosum, human parvovirus infection, slapped-cheek disease) ICD-9 057.0, ICD-10 B08.3 FAQs Other Sites What is fifth disease? What does fifth disease cause? Fifth disease is a mild rash illness that occurs most commonly in children. Historically, it was called fifth disease because it was the fifth of a group of once common childhood diseases with similar rashes. It is caused by a parvovirus B19 (not the same one that causes disease in animals). A parvovirus infection can be more serious for pregnant women and for adults with some kinds of anemia or who have a compromised immune system. What are the symptoms of fifth disease? An ill child may have a low-grade fever, malaise (general ill feeling), or "cold-like" symptoms a few days before the rash breaks out. The ill child typically has a bright-red ("slapped-cheek") rash on the face and a lacy red rash on the trunk and limbs. The rash usually spreads downward, but does not reach the palms or soles. Occasionally, the rash may itch. The child is usually not very ill, and the rash resolves in 7 to 10 days. Sunlight, heat, exercise, and stress can worsen the appearance of the rash. Other symptoms that occasionally occur with fifth disease include swollen glands, red eyes, abdominal pain, nausea, sore throat, diarrhea, and unusual rashes that look like blisters or bruises. In addition, joint pain can occur, but is more common in adults than in children.

64. Information About Fifth Disease This site contains information about fifth disease. http://www.mamashealth.com/skin/fifth.asp

Mamashealth.com Home Skin Health Acne Anal Warts Anhidrosis Athlete's Foot ... Xeroderma Pigmentosum Links Skin Care Information What is Fifth Disease? Fifth disease is a viral illness characterized by a distinctive red rash on the face that makes the child appear to have a slapped cheek. Fifth disease is very common in children between the ages of 5 and 15. It is also called erythema infectiosum and slapped cheek. What causes Fifth Disease? Fifth disease is caused by human parvovirus B19. Symptoms of Fifth Disease? The most common symptoms of fifth disease are: a low-grade fever headache runny nose joint pain bright red rash on the face Is Fifth Disease Contagious? Yes. The person with fifth disease is most contagious during the time just before the rash appears. It is spread by contact with respiratory secretions. Can Fifth Disease be Prevented? No. Unfortunately, there is no vaccine. How long does Fifth Disease last? The rash of fifth disease usually lasts 1 to 3 weeks. Complications of Fifth Disease?

65. Fifth Disease - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia fifth disease is also referred to as erythema infectiosum (meaning infectious The name fifth disease stems from the fact that when diseases causing http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth_disease

You did it! Over US$240,000 was donated in the 21 day fund drive. Thank you for your generosity! You are still welcome to make a donation or purchase Wikimedia merchandise Fifth disease From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Fifth disease Fifth disease is also referred to as erythema infectiosum (meaning infectious redness ) and as slapped cheek syndrome Until recently, its cause was unknown: it is now known to be caused by Parvovirus B19 , discovered in 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 Patients are usually no longer infectious once the characteristic rash of this disease has appeared. Any age may be affected although it is most common in children aged six to ten years. By the time adulthood is reached about half the population will have become immune following infection at some time in their past. Outbreaks can arise especially in nurseries and schools. A significant increase in the number of cases is seen every three to four years; the last epidemic year was

66. Fifth Disease fifth disease In general, no specific treatment for fifth disease is required. The symptoms can be treated using overthe counter medications, http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/fifth_disease.jsp

67. Community Health Services .::Fifth Disease::. What is fifth disease? fifth disease is a common childhood illness caused by a virus known as the Human Parvovirus B19. http://www.lambtonhealth.on.ca/communicable/fifthDisease.asp

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68. Communicable Diseases - Fifth Disease (Erythema Infectiosum) - Peel Public Healt Communicable Diseases fifth disease (Erythema Infectiosum) http://www.region.peel.on.ca/health/discon/htmfiles/fifth-disease.htm

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69. FamilyFun: Health Encyclopedia: Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease) An excerpt on erythema infectiosum (fifth disease) from the Disney Encyclopedia of Baby and Child Care. http://familyfun.go.com/parenting/child/health/childhealth/dony79enc_erythem/

Browse site by Classic Themes Barnyard Pals Cars and Trucks Fairy-Tale Princesses Pirates Under the Sea Search FamilyFun Tools My Great Idea Parent Problem Solver Field Guide to Parenting ... Solutions A to Z Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease) Around the turn of the century, doctors began numbering contagious diseases that produce somewhat similar rashes. Over time, most of these numbers fell out of use, replaced by more popular names such as measles (known in the numbering system as first disease), scarlet fever (second disease), and rubella (third disease). The only one of these illnesses to which the number stuck, in fact, was erythema infectiosum, which sometimes still goes by the name fifth disease . Erythema infectiosum is a mild childhood infectionso mild, in fact, that a child can have it without the parents' even noticing. Its hallmarks include a fine, pink rash covering the trunk and limbs and bright, red patches on the cheeks. WHAT CAUSES FIFTH DISEASE? A highly contagious microorganism called parvovirus B19 has been identified as the source of fifth disease. Symptoms appear between four and 14 days after a child contracts the virus. The illness often occurs in epidemics during late winter and spring. During an epidemic, as many as half of the children in a school may contract erythema infectiosum. WHEN SHOULD I SUSPECT THAT MY CHILD HAS FIFTH DISEASE?

70. Parvoviruses And Fifth Disease fifth disease is one of the common childhood rashes and is caused by human fifth disease is common in children, is usually mild and quickly resolves http://pathmicro.med.sc.edu/mhunt/parvo.htm

Dr. Margaret Hunt BACTERIOLOGY IMMUNOLOGY MYCOLOGY PARASITOLOGY ... VIROLOGY Dr Richard Hunt VIROLOGY - CHAPTER TWENTY SIX PARVOVIRUSES AND FIFTH DISEASE Figure 1A. This electron micrograph depicts a number of parvovirus H-1 virions of the Parvoviridae family of DNA viruses. The Parvoviridae family of viruses also contains the Parvovirus B19 virion, which is responsible for causing erythema infectiosum, or “Fifth Disease” . CDC Figure 1B Parvoviruses are the smallest known DNA-containing viruses. The capsids have icosahedral symmetry, and are approximately 25nm in diameter. Dr Linda Stannard , University of Cape Town, South Africa. Used with permission Figure 2. The left side of this boy’s face displays signs of erythema infectiosum, or Fifth disease. CDC Figure 3. The hands of an elementary school youngster showing symptoms of erythema infectiosum, or Fifth disease. CDC Fifth disease is one of the common childhood rashes and is caused by human parvovirus B-19 (figure 1). It is also called

71. Exposure Risk To Fifth Disease - Parovirus B19 Woman s Diagnostic Cyber Article about Exposure Risk to fifth disease Parovirus B19. http://www.wdxcyber.com/npreg05.htm

Home About us Articles Books ... Quizzes Exposure Risk to Fifth Disease - Parovirus B19 Frederick R. Jelovsek, MD Fifth disease, erythema infectiosum or slapped child disease, is a not infrequent childhood infectious disease in which children have fevers, tiredness and extensive red rashes of the cheeks and face. It is caused by parovirus B19 and spreads like chicken pox or measles in preschool and school age children. Every once in awhile, an obstetrician diagnoses a baby who has died before birth with a condition in which there is massive fluid swelling (hydrops) of the fetus. In earlier times this was mostly due to Rh isosensitization in which the mother had an Rh negative blood type and the baby had an Rh positive blood type. In the last 20-30 years, treatment of Rh negative mothers with Rhogam has drastically reduced this immune hydrops occurance. Now the most frequent cause of hydrops is non-immune and is often caused by B19 parovirus infection in pregnant women. Since B19 parvovirus infection in pregnancy has been associated with stillborn babies, the question becomes should pregnant women be excluded from the workplace when there is a epidemic of fifth disease? Another concern would be if any of your family was exposed while you were pregnant, how likely is it that your unborn child would be affected? A recent article by Harger and others

72. DermAtlas: Online Dermatology Image Library Dermatology Image,erythema Infectios infections,viral infections,viral infections,fifth disease,erythema infectiosum,dermatology fifth disease, Category, infections and infestations / http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/result.cfm?Diagnosis=33400845

73. Fifth Disease Definition - Medical Dictionary Definitions Of Popular Medical Ter Online Medical Dictionary and glossary with medical definitions. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3458

74. You've Got What? - Specific Conditions - Fifth Disease (parvovirus) (also known as fifth disease, Slapped Cheek, Slapped Face, Erythema Infectiosum) The most common illness caused by parvovirus B19 is “fifth disease”, http://www.health.sa.gov.au/pehs/Youve-got-what/specific-conditions/fifth-diseas

B A C K T O D I S E A S E S I N D E X Communicable Disease Control Branch, Department of Health Ph: (08) 8226-7177, Fax: (08) 8226-7187, E-mail: CDCB@health.sa.gov.au Home Diseases Index Communicable Diseases Index ... Environmental Health Index Parvovirus B19 Infection (also known as Fifth Disease, Slapped Cheek, Slapped Face, Erythema Infectiosum) Description Parvovirus B19 is a virus that commonly infects humans. The most common illness caused by parvovirus B19 is “fifth disease”, a mild rash illness that occurs most often in children. (Dogs and cats may be immunised against “parvovirus”, but these are animal parvoviruses that do not infect humans.) About 20% of infected children will have no symptoms at all. In others, early in the infection there may be mild cold-like symptoms, then two to five days later, the child typically develops a “slapped cheek” rash on the face, and a lacy red rash on the trunk and limbs. The child usually is not very ill, though the rash may occasionally be itchy. The rash disappears after 7 to 10 days, although it may come and go for several weeks, often in response to heat. On recovery, the child develops lasting immunity, and is protected against future infection. Adults may also be infected with parvovirus B19, and may have no symptoms, or may have the typical rash of fifth disease, joint pain or swelling, or both. The joints most frequently affected are the hands, wrists, and knees, usually on both sides of the body, and usually getting better in a week or two, though sometimes the pain and swelling may last several months. At least 50% of adults have previously been infected with parvovirus B19, and have developed immunity, so they will not get the infection again.

75. Parenting And Child Health - Health Topics - Fifth Disease fifth disease is a common viral infection in childhood which is sometimes fifth disease spreads easily, and up to half of the children who have not had http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=114&np=303&id=1856

76. Fifth Disease - Quick Facts This is the Indiana State Department of Health Web Site Disease Vaccine transmitted. http://www.in.gov/isdh/healthinfo/fifth disease.htm

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77. Fifth Disease In Children - Keep Kids Healthy information about fifth disease, a common viral infection in children which causes a rash with red cheeks. http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/infectionsguide/fifthdisease.html

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78. The Children's Hospital At Westmead - Parents - Slapped Cheek Disease Or Fifth D the child s cheeks may be bright red, as if they have been slapped. Other names for this illness are fifth disease and Erythema Infectiosum. http://www.chw.edu.au/parents/factsheets/slappedj.htm

feedback sitemap kids health fact sheets ... PDF Version Available Slapped cheek disease or Fifth disease Slapped cheek disease is a viral disease. It gets this name because, early in the infection, the child's cheeks may be bright red, as if they have been slapped. Other names for this illness are Fifth disease (there used to be six childhood rashes recognised at the turn of the century and this was the number five) and erythema infectiosum (Latin for infectious rash). What causes it? The causative virus is called parvovirus B 19. An Australian, Professor Yvonne Cossart first described this virus which is different from the parvovirus of dogs and cats. The virus is transmitted in droplets coughed out by infected children. Who gets it? Fifth disease mainly affects school and pre-school aged children, and not uncommonly causes outbreaks in schools. Most adults are immune, having already had the infection when they were children. What does it cause? In Fifth disease, children may get a runny nose, fever, aches and pains, and rash. At first the rash may be on the cheeks (slapped cheek appearance). After a few days a rash may be found on the arms, legs or trunk. It is pink, has a lacy appearance and may be itchy. It may fade easily, but re-appear after a bath or exercise. Older children and adults may sometimes get swollen joints (arthritis) which get better after a few days. Can the illness be serious?

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80. Fifth Disease --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia fifth disease a mild but contagious viral disease of children that causes a very characteristic facial rash. The formal name for the disease is erythema http://www.britannica.com/ebi/article-9311248

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