Fifth disease
A viral illness that starts with a "slapped cheek" rash on cheeks and a flat red spotted rash, mostly on the arms and upper legs, that can cause joint swelling and pain. It can be harmful to an unborn baby.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 |
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