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My 5 year old daughter has a warm red rash on both cheeks. no fever . ?

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"slapped cheeks ": Child probably has erythema infectiosum, or "slapped cheeks illness" It is viral and nothing much to worry about; Until Mom knows for sure if follows typical path, should stay away from pregnant ladies. Human Parvo virus B19 is cause; generally also have low fever and possibly sore throat our respiratory symptoms. Also, environmental insults like sunblock or any irritating chemical possible?

Answered 7/1/2020

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