Question 1

what are the signs of fifth disease?

Accepted Answer

Parvo: Parvovirus b19 or fifth disease can show up as blotchy red cheeks or else as red hands and feet.  There is usually some mild fever, sore throat or malaise.  Adults often have some joint pains.

Question 2

what are signs of  fifth disease (slapped face disease)?

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Rash: Fifth disease (or erythema infectiosum) is a viral infection caused by parvovirus b19. It usually presents with fever, followed by rash which initially looks as if the affected person (usually a child) has been slapped across the cheeks. A lacy rash on the extremities often follows. The virus can cause fetal death -usually within the first 20 weeks. Joint pain can also occur.

Question 3

my child has has symptoms of fifth disease more than once, is this a sign of another  under lining issue?

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Probably not.: Many viruses can cause symptoms very similar to fifth disease (fever, red cheeks, reticulated rash), so getting that constellation of symptoms more than once is not normally a significant issue. If it happens over and over, though, there might be something more significant going on, and you should see your doctor or a dermatologist for a thorough exam.

Question 4

my daughter has a rash was told it was hfm but she has no sign in or around her mouth ,feet/hands im thinking it may be fifth disease fever ranges be?

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HFM pattern varies: It is triggered by one of a few gut virus strains and show no rash, isolated rash on hand, foot, mouth, anus or all &amp; in mouth. The label derives from a time we had no lab to confirm the viral cause, just the observed rash &amp; pattern of spread. Fifths never has blisters. Without seeing it, it is hard to confirm/exclude.

Question 5

how common is fifth disease?

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I see clusters yrly: As an illness, fifth disease usually makes its rounds amoung the infant and toddler set . I see it in clusters, affecting one or another day care center or church nursery in waves, followed by months when no cases come in.A few years back we had a wave that affected toddlers, teens and a few adults, which was a bit unusual

Question 6

what are the tests for fifth disease?

Accepted Answer

Fifth Disease: This is a viral illness caused by parvovirus b19. It causes a flulike illness which resolves in 7-10 days. It is also known as "slapped cheek" disease due to bright appearance of cheeks in young children. It is usually just a clinical diagnosis and no medications are needed for treatment. Complications are rare, but you should immediately see your doctor if illness is not improving.

Question 7

can fifth disease just be on the lface?

Accepted Answer

Slapped-cheek rash: Fifth disease is caused by parvovirus b19. The illness begins with a prodrome of fever, runny nose, headache, nausea, and diarrhea. 2-5 days later, the classic red rash on the face ("slapped cheek rash") appears. This rash on the face is usually followed by a lacelike rash on the trunk and extremities.

Question 8

how does fifth disease et transmitted ?

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Coughs and sneezing: Fifth disease is a viral infection and is mainly spread by droplets from the nose and mouth. These can be passed to others especially through  sneezing and coughing. 
The best prevention is good handwashing and teach children to cover their coughs with their upper arm. It is most contagious before the patient has any symptoms at all and is not really contagious after the face rash shows up.

Question 9

as an adult, can i catch fifth disease?

Accepted Answer

Certainly yes: Erythema infectiosum, commonly known as fifth disease, is most often a trivial childhood illness.  However, if an adult who never had it before catches this viral illness, it can be way more serious. Prolonged arthritis is one of well known complications. Infected pregnant woman passes the virus to her baby resulting in hydrops fetalis/congenital anemia.

Question 10

is it possible to get fifth disease twice?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: The immunity gained by the initial infection is considered lifelong. It would be more likely that a similar viral skin rash was mistaken as fifth's

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