Question 1

how long does cough associated with fifth disease last?

Accepted Answer

Ten days`: Fifth's disease is a viral illness and can trigger a cough as any viral illness can.  Usually the cough is one of the last symptoms to go away and can last for tendays or even longer.  The key is that by ten days the cough is clearly getting better.  If not then it would be worth seeing your physician.

Question 2

hi, my mom is coughing nearly for two days. it doesn't seem like a normal cough. is this a bad symptom of some disease? i am scared. please explain me

Accepted Answer

Have: Your mom evaluated for posterior nasal drip, sinus, congestive heart failure. Good luck!

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

what are the symptoms of having fifth disease for adults?

Accepted Answer

Usually no rash...: But fever and small joint pains, especially of the hands can occur.

Question 5

how long do the symptoms of fifth disease last in adults?

Accepted Answer

Weeks: Fifth disease can cause sore joints for weeks in adults.  This will usually go away without any serious problems; however, pregnant women and people with sickle cell disease can have severe consequences from fifth disease.

Question 6

does everyone shows symptoms of fifth disease, if they are infected with the b19 human parvovirus?

Accepted Answer

No, not everyone: People who get parvovirus b19 infection can have no symptoms or can get "fifth disease". Kids get a rash, mild fever, and/or mild cold symptoms. Adults get a rash, some joint aches, and/or joint swelling. Infected persons, with or without symptoms, mostly recover without complications and have immunity against re-infection. The virus is spread from person to person just like colds are spread.

Question 7

i think my 9-month-old has fifth disease. rash and fever lasted only one day. should i take her to the doctor if no symptoms are present?

Accepted Answer

Whats Ur gut tell U: There are a variety of rash producing viruses that have little importance to the real scheme of things & most can be managed at home. If the kid is playful for most of his/her day, feeding & wetting diapers as usual, i see little need for an office visit. I truly believe mom's are pre-wired with a sense of their own child's needs & can tell if they need to come in. Do what you're comfortable with.

Question 8

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?

Accepted Answer

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 9

can adults get fifth disease without face rash?last week had cold symptoms now for a week i've had red blotchy rash on arms and legs, worse in heat

Accepted Answer

Parvovirus B-19: Yes, you can have fifth disease without developing a facial eruption. That does not mean that you have this, but that this presentation is possible.

Question 10

this morning at 2am i woke up and started coughing a dry cough. i would just like to find out if there is a possibility i have covid. 
my symptoms are 
body pains 
shortness of breath 
chest feels stiff

however, i might have reasons for the symptom?

Accepted Answer

Cough etc : " I might have reasons for the symptom?" - Obviously more information is needed. You should be isolated until you are sure you did not have COVID 19 .  If your shortness of breath is significant, you should see a doctor in person. If it is mild, you can see a doctor via telemedicine

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Hi, my mom is coughing nearly for two days. it doesn't seem like a normal cough. is this a bad symptom of some disease? i am scared. please explain me

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

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What are the symptoms of having fifth disease for adults?

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How long do the symptoms of fifth disease last in adults?

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Does everyone shows symptoms of fifth disease, if they are infected with the b19 human parvovirus?

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I think my 9-month-old has fifth disease. rash and fever lasted only one day. should i take her to the doctor if no symptoms are present?

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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?

A member asked:

Can adults get fifth disease without face rash?last week had cold symptoms now for a week i've had red blotchy rash on arms and legs, worse in heat

A member asked:

This morning at 2am i woke up and started coughing a dry cough. i would just like to find out if there is a possibility i have covid. my symptoms are body pains shortness of breath chest feels stiff however, i might have reasons for the symptom?

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