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What's the medical name for `slap cheek`?

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Fifth Disease: Fifth disease or erythema infectiosum.

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Answered 4/29/2015

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Also called : Fifth disease. It's a viral illness common in young children. It's called slap cheek because of the bright pink color of the rash that develops on the cheeks.

Answered 7/22/2014

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