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How long is my child contagious with fifth disease?
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Until after the rash: Fifth disease, caused by parvovirus b19, is contagious from before symptoms begin, until the rash appears. When the rash appears, the patient is getting well, and only a little contagious (unknown exactly "how contagious"). Kids are allowed to return to school a couple of days after the rash appears.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Only before rash app: Fifth disease in no longer contagious as soon as the rash is present & the diagnosis is made possible.
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