Fifth Disease

Fifth Disease (also called erythema infectiosum or "slapped face disease") is a viral illness caused by Parvovirus B19. It produces a distinctive red rash on the face that spreads down the body and to the arms and legs.

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Reviewed October 2011

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Title:   Slapped face disease
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Slapped face disease commonly affects children and causes bright red cheeks. For most people, this illness is no worse than a cold. Rarely, if a pregnant woman gets this infection, there can be harm to her unborn child. Most unborn babies are not affected even when they get this infection. Arthritis-like symptoms are common for teenagers and adults.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Parvovirus B19
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   An information sheet on Parvovirus B19 (Erythema Infectiosum, Slapped Cheek Syndrome or Fifth Disease) for the general public.
Date:   Nov 2010
Title:   Fifth disease
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Fifth disease is a common viral infection which is sometimes called 'slapped face disease'. The most common sign is a rash on the face, which looks as if the face has been slapped.
Date:   Nov 2010
Title:   Fifth disease - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Erythema infectiosum (EI), often referred to as the Vth (fifth) disease, is due to a virus known as parvovirus B19.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Childhood rashes - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Distinguish between the common childhood rashes of rubella, measles, chickenpox and fifth disease and find out how long your child is infectious for.
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Slapped cheek disease
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A guide to recognising and treating slapped cheek disease in young children.
Date:   Aug 2006
Title:   Parvovirus B19 and fifth disease
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service
Description:   Information about parvovirus B19, a common virus causing fifth disease, a mild illness that is more likely to affect children.
Date:   Mar 2000

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