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What causes slapped face syndrome / pavovirus b19 / fifth disease in adults?
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The same as kids: In adults who never had the disease as a kid, the same virus can trigger the same pattern of rash. We had many reported in my local about 4 years ago.
Answered 10/25/2012
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