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What are signs of fifth disease (slapped face disease)?

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Dr. Alan Levine answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Rash: Fifth disease (or erythema infectiosum) is a viral infection caused by parvovirus b19. It usually presents with fever, followed by rash which initially looks as if the affected person (usually a child) has been slapped across the cheeks. A lacy rash on the extremities often follows. The virus can cause fetal death -usually within the first 20 weeks. Joint pain can also occur.

Answered 11/13/2012

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Several: The illness begins as a nonspecific fever followed by a day of the slapped cheek appearance.The disease usually moves to the lacy rose colored rash on the body within a day.The body rash can come & go, sometimes making a return appearance after fading some for a couple of weeks.

Answered 12/9/2013

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