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Can my child catch fifth disease from our pet?

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No: Although it is true that there is a parvovirus which infects animals, it is different from the parvovirus b19 that causes fifth's disease. These two viruses are different and are not transferred between animals and humans.

Dr Kwok and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 10/26/2015

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