Question 1

do you get slapped cheek syndrome twice?

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Yes, it is possible: Slapped cheek disease is caused by the erythrovirus( previously called parvovirus b19).  It is spread primarily by respiratory secretions, such as saliva and mucus, but can also be spread by contact with infected blood.  Therefore, if you comes into contact with the virus more than once, and you had not developed immunity, you will get disease again.  Most common in children 5-15 years old.

Question 2

do you know how common slapped cheek syndrome is?

Accepted Answer

Very common: 50% of kids 15 years old or younger have been exposed to slapped cheek syndrome. By the time you're an adult, 50-80% of us have been exposed. That's a lot.

Question 3

what sort of disorder is fifth disease (slapped cheek syndrome)?

Accepted Answer

Slapped cheek: Erythema infectiosum is caused by parvovirus b19. Spread by respiratory droplets. Onset sudden bright erythema of cheeks (slapped cheeks).  Followed by lacy rash on trunk and arms and legs. Complications rare, but can cause aplastic crisis in patients w hemolytic anemia.  Few other symptoms in kids.  Adults get headaches, body aches, and joint aches.

Question 4

what is slapped cheek rash and how do i avoid it?

Accepted Answer

5th's Disease: Slapped cheek rash means (to a pediatrician) a viral infection known as erythema infectiosum or 5th's disease. A person who has the rash is generally considered no longer contagious. It is not serious unless you have a condition such as sickle cell disease, or are pregnant and in your first trimester. If you have such a condition and have been exposed, or are seriously ill, notify your physician.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: slapped cheek rash?

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Slapped cheek rash: Slapped cheek rash is characteristic of erythema infectiosum or fifth disease. Patients with fifth disease also have a lacy red rash on the rest of their body. The organism causing this is parvovirus B19. More information: https://www.cdc.gov/parvovirusb19/fifth-disease.html

Question 6

how long does slapped cheek rash associated with fifth disease last?

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Fades quickly: This rash can actually never appear or do so briefly & fade.It usually lasts a day and begins to fade the next day as the body rash starts to appear.

Question 7

does slapped cheek rash appear like measles rash?

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No.: First of all, the measles rash does not spare forehead and chin. Secondly, the measles rash comes in the middle of a violent illness with fever, cough, headache, ear and eye infections; with slapped cheek rash, generally, what you see is what you get.

Question 8

my 12 yr old son has slapped cheek rash but just on his arms.he is itching madly all over , antihistamine doesn't seem to help .what can i do to help?

Accepted Answer

Cortisone cream: You can use cool compresses or otc cortisone cream. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) may work better than Claritin or Allegra for this type of itch. Which antihistamine you pick can matter. Children are typically less sedated than adults (by sedating antihistamines). If this is an allergic rash and not a virus, your pediatrician might prescribe oral steroids, if the itching doesn't settle down or the rash gets worse.

Question 9

slapped cheek rash with a hand foot and mouth diagnosis. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

This may not be: related. Or, the red cheeks could be from fever accompanying the hand, foot and mouth disease. "Slapped cheeks" are more typical with an illness called 5th Disease, caused by a different virus. In either of these cases, there is no need to treat; it will go away on its own. If it persists or worsens, please see your doctor (or have your child see his/her doctor, if you're asking about him/her).

Question 10

i'm 6 weeks pregnant, and my son has slapped cheek syndrome. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

A blood test...: ...For antibodies to parvovirus b19 will show if you are susceptible in the first place. In any case, you should discuss this with your ob. In general, second trimester is the highest-risk time for parvo b19 infection.

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