41. Fifth Disease fifth disease. fifth disease, also called erythema infectiosum or slappedcheek disease, is an infection caused by parvovirus B19. http://babyparenting.about.com/library/blillnessfifthdis.htm

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42. Vermont Department Of Health fifth disease. Click on the document below for a fact sheet regarding fifth disease. FifthDisease Fact Sheet PDF file. The Vermont Department of Health. http://www.state.vt.us/health/fifth.htm

Fifth Disease Click on the document below for a fact sheet regarding Fifth Disease. It is a PDF file so you'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open it. Fifth Disease Fact Sheet PDF file The Vermont Department of Health Division of Epidemiology and Disease Prevention P.O. Box 70, Burlington, VT 05402 863-7240 or 1-800-640-4374 toll-free Find the information you need quickly by searching the VDH website: Vermont Department of Health 108 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 05402-0070 Last Update : 4/18/00 Comments or questions regarding this web site? Send e-mail to the Webkeeper@vdh.state.vt.us

43. An Alternative Medicine Network fifth disease (erythema infectiosum, parvovirus B19 infections). What is fifth disease?fifth disease is a viral infection which often affects red blood cells. http://www.herbsmed.com/medlib/14.htm

HerbsMed.com Training Training Software Consulting Exams Online Online University An Alternative Medicine Network News Herbs Acupuncture Clinics ... Consult specialists Common Illness Amebiasis Anthrax Arboviral Infections Babesiosis ... DEHYDRATION Fifth Disease (erythema infectiosum, parvovirus B19 infections) What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is a viral infection which often affects red blood cells. It is caused by a human parvovirus (B19). For many years, fifth disease was viewed as an unimportant rash illness of children. Recently, studies have shown that the virus may be responsible for serious complications in certain individuals. Who gets fifth disease? Anyone can be infected, but the disease seems to occur more often in elementary school-age children. How is the virus spread? The virus is spread by exposure to airborne droplets from the nose and throat of infected people. What are the symptoms and when do they appear? Low Grade Fever Tiredness Red Rash on Cheeks When and for how long is a person able to spread the disease? People with fifth disease appear to be contagious during the week prior to the appearance of the rash. By the time the rash is evident, the person is probably beyond the contagious period.

44. Fifth Disease Amber Technology. fifth disease. Erythema infectiosum, or fifth disease, a mild,usually nonfebrile rash illness is caused by a human parvovirus (B19). http://www.ambertech.com/whatis4.html

Amber Technology Fifth Disease Erythema infectiosum, or Fifth disease, a mild, usually nonfebrile rash illness is caused by a human parvovirus (B19). For many years, fifth disease was viewed as an unimportant illness of children. Recently, studies have shown that the virus may be responsible for serious complications in certain individuals. Anyone can be affected, but the disease seems to occur more often in elementary school children. The virus is spread by exposure to airborne droplets from the nose and throat of infected people. One to two weeks after exposure, some children will experience a low grade fever and tiredness. By the third week, a red rash generally appears on the cheeks giving a "slapped face" appearance. The rash may then extend to the body and tends to fade and reappear. Sometimes, the rash is lacy in appearance and may be itchy. Some children may have vague signs of illness or no symptoms at all. Fifth disease derives its name from an early 20th-century list of pediatric diseases that show similar rash symptoms. Erythema infectiosum was the fifth entry on that list.

45. LookSmart - Fifth Disease Or Erythema Infectiosum fifth disease or Erythema Infectiosum. Childhood Infections fifth disease Describesthe rash associated with fifth disease and the length of contagion. http://www.looksmart.com/eus1/eus302562/eus317837/eus317920/eus53948/eus931698/e

46. Fifth Disease fifth disease A common virus that can kill babies in utero by Vicki CaruanaApril was used to the routine testing that is done for a pregnant mother. http://www.familyforumonline.com/magazine/articles/fifth_disease.htm

Hot Topics Just For You Parenting Resources ... Site Map Fifth Disease A common virus that can kill babies in utero by Vicki Caruana April was used to the routine testing that is done for a pregnant mother. After all, it was her third pregnancy. All of her blood work came back as normal -immune to chicken pox, immune to rubella, no indication of hepatitis, no sugar problem indicating gestational diabetes, and no obvious infections. With her mind at ease, April waited through the next six months. But all was not well. April experienced swelling as she had during both of her previous pregnancies. Although her swelling was within normal limits, this time she had joint pain in her hands. Still, she and her doctors were not worried. At her due date, her doctor suggested she be induced if she didn't go into labor soon. But she went into labor on her own and as she and her husband, Anthony, drove to the hospital. April was grateful not to have to be induced. Disaster As the nurse examined April and listened for the baby's heartbeat, the nurse frowned. She said nothing. Her silence grew until it seemed to last

47. Fifth Disease Or Slapped Cheek In The Child Care Setting fifth disease or Slapped Cheek in The Child Care Setting. What IsIt? Fifth The fifth disease virus lives in the nose and throat. It http://ericps.crc.uiuc.edu/cchp/factshet/fifth.html

48. Fifth Disease By keywords fifth disease parvovirus B19. Receive HealthLink viaemail! Subscribe now . fifth disease. What is fifth disease? http://oci.mcw.edu/article/954994100.html

Search: search tips Email this article Print this article Find related articles: By topic: Children's Health Infections/Infectious Diseases Skin/Dermatology By keywords: fifth disease parvovirus B19 Receive Health Link via email! Subscribe now >> Fifth Disease What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is a viral infection caused by human parvovirus B19. Fifth disease is not a reportable disease in Wisconsin. In most instances, fifth disease is a relatively mild, self-limited rash illness of childhood; recent studies indicate, however, that infection with parvovirus B19 in rare instances can lead to serious complications. Who gets fifth disease? Anyone can become infected with the virus which causes fifth disease, but the disease is most often recognized in elementary school-aged children. Occurrence of B19 infection is worldwide and can occur throughout the year in all age groups as either sporadic cases or as clusters of cases of fifth disease. What are the symptoms of fifth disease and when do they appear? Four to fourteen days after exposure to the virus, an individual may experience low grade fever and tiredness. This is often followed by a distinctive facial rash often referred to as "slapped cheeks". The facial rash may then progress to a lace-like rash on the trunk, legs, and arms; this rash tends to fade and reappear with changes in temperature, sunlight, and emotional stress.

49. New York City Department Of Health And Mental Hygiene- Communicable Disease - Fi fifth disease (erythema infectiosum, parvovirus B19 infections).What is fifth disease? Fifth condition. Who gets fifth disease? http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/cd/cdfive.html

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Bureau of Communicable Disease Fifth Disease (erythema infectiosum, human parvovirus B19 infections) What is fifth disease? Fifth disease, a mild, usually nonfebrile rash illness is caused by a human parvovirus (B19). For many years, fifth disease was viewed as an unimportant illness of children. Recently, studies have shown that the virus may be responsible for serious complications in certain individuals. No accurate estimate of disease occurrence is available in New York City because fifth disease is not a reportable condition. Who gets fifth disease? Anyone can be affected, but the disease seems to occur more often in elementary school children. How is the virus spread? The virus is spread by exposure to airborne droplets from the nose and throat of infected people. What are the symptoms of fifth disease and when do they appear? One to two weeks after exposure, some children will experience a low grade fever and tiredness. By the third week, a red rash generally appears on the cheeks giving a "slapped face" appearance. The rash may then extend to the body and tends to fade and reappear. Sometimes, the rash is lacy in appearance and may be itchy. Some children may have vague signs of illness or no symptoms at all. When and for how long is a person able to spread the disease?

50. Communicable Diseases - Fifth Disease fifth disease (erythema infectiosum, parvovirus B19 infections). What isfifth disease? Fifth What are the symptoms of fifth disease? Fifth http://www.state.hi.us/doh/resource/comm_dis/cddfifth.htm

Skip Menu Fifth Disease (erythema infectiosum, parvovirus B19 infections) What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is a mild, usually non-febrile (without fever) illness caused by parvovirus B19 . Although severe complications resulting from this illness are rare, persons with chronic blood disorders who also get fifth's disease may develop an inability to form new blood cells. Additionally, if a woman gets the disease during pregnancy, the virus can infect the unborn child, which may result in death of the fetus. How do you get it? The virus spreads by exposure to secretions or droplets from the nose and throat of persons with the disease. Anyone can get fifth disease, but it occurs most commonly in children of elementary school age. Susceptible pregnant women who have had contact with persons with the disease, and persons with red blood cell disorders should consult with their doctor. What are the symptoms of fifth disease? Fifth disease initially starts with a low grade fever and fatigue. A striking red rash which looks much like a slap mark, commonly appears on the cheeks. A fine, lace-like rash may then appear on the body. Sometimes the rash may be itchy. Some children may have mild signs of illness or no symptoms at all. When do symptoms start?

51. Fifth Disease Erythema Infectiosum fifth disease SlapCheek Syndrome . Source of Infection/Mode of Transmission fifth disease is transmitted by airborne droplets. http://www.vicioso.com/Health/disease/fifth.html

Erythema Infectiosum Fifth Disease "Slap-Cheek Syndrome" Summary: The "Fifth" disease is so called because its rash is similar to four previously described illnesses; Rubella, measles, scarlet fever, and Filatov-Dukes. Erythema Infectiosum is the clinical manifestation of human parvovirus disease; parvovirus B19. Typically found in elementary school age children, it is transmitted by airborne droplets. Sneezing and coughing is the main mode of transmission. Incubation period is a week. By the time the rash appears, the infectious stage has passed. Typically no school is missed because by the time the symptoms appear, the child is no longer infectious. Contact a Health Care Professional Immediately: If you are pregnant and exposed to Fifth disease, see your health care provider immediately. Source of Infection/ Mode of Transmission: Fifth Disease is transmitted by airborne droplets. Sneezing and coughing is the main mode of transmission. Symptoms: An adult may or may not have this Slap-Cheek appearance. Almost always adult symptoms include rash, fever, and joint pain.

52. Fifth Disease fifth disease Slap Cheek, Parvovirus. What is it? fifth disease istypically a mild illness that is caused by a virus, parvovirus. http://www.cafcc.org/105thDis.html

Date of exposure Fifth Disease "Slap Cheek," Parvovirus What is it? Fifth Disease is typically a mild illness that is caused by a virus, parvovirus. It causes a blotchy red rash that begins on the cheeks (i.e., a slapped cheek appearance) and spreads to the trunk and limbs. The rash usually fades within a week, but it can come and go for several weeks, often appearing after exercise or sun exposure. The rash can be itchy. The rash may be preceded or accompanied by a mild fever and "cold" symptoms. Rarely, Fifth Disease can cause more severe illness in people with sickle cell anemia and immune problems (e.g., HIV/AIDS, cancer chemotherapy, organ transplant, taking steroid medication). If a pregnant woman catches Fifth Disease for the first time, there is a small risk (less than 10%) that it can infect the fetus and cause miscarriage or stillbirth. How is it Spread? Fifth Disease is spread by contact with nasal mucus and saliva. It can be spread by coughing and sneezing, kissing on the lips and sharing food, eating utensils and mouthed toys. It is also spread by touching your hands to your nose and mouth, reusing tissues, and forgetting to wash your hands after blowing noses. It spreads most easily in crowded and poorly ventilated rooms. When is it Contagious?

53. Fifth Disease | Ahealthyme.com You are here Home Children's Health fifth disease. Related topics ,Roseola. fifth disease Laird Harrison CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE. http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/fifth

Search AHealthyMe! Personalize AHealthyMe! Sign up for our Newsletter! You are here: Home Children's Health Related topics: Fever (Children) Roseola Fifth Disease Laird Harrison CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE Below: What is fifth disease? What causes fifth disease? What should I do if my child gets fifth disease? Can fifth disease be prevented? What is fifth disease? It's one of five common contagious childhood ailments that cause fever and a rash. After doctors figured out what to call measles, rubella, roseola, and scarlet fever, they apparently ran out of catchy names and called the fifth disease just that. Its technical name is erythema infectiosum, but the illness does have a more colorful moniker: "slapped-cheeks disease." That's because after the contagious period has passed, children with fifth disease often develop an angry red rash on their cheeks. This fades to a pink lacy pattern as it spreads to the torso, arms, thighs, and buttocks. Physical activity or bathing can worsen the rash, which may itch. Occasionally a child may have joint pain with the rash, requiring medical attention. The actual illness precedes the rash by seven to 10 days and is usually so mild that parents barely take note of it. Its symptoms include a fever (usually below 103 degrees F) that may be accompanied by a headache, reddish eyes, fatigue, and a sore throat. In some cases, however, there are no symptoms at all.

54. Fifth Disease (Baby) | Ahealthyme.com fifth disease. Get answers to frequently asked questions about pathology,and treatment. fifth disease. Get answers to frequently http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/1617

Search AHealthyMe! Personalize AHealthyMe! Sign up for our Newsletter! You are here: Home Related topics: Roseola Fifth Disease (Baby) Mollie Hart Below: My baby's cheeks are suddenly bright red. What could cause this? What are the symptoms? Should I call the doctor? How can I treat it? ... What about pregnant women? My baby's cheeks are suddenly bright red. What could cause this? It could be fifth disease, also known as "slapped cheeks disease," which got its name because it was the fifth red- rash disease of its ilk. The other 4 are scarlet fever measles rubella , and roseola . The virus is most common in preschool and school-aged children, but babies can get it, too. What are the symptoms? Your baby's cheeks will be red and look as if they've actually been slapped. A red, lacy-like rash may appear on his trunk and extremities. He may run a slight fever and feel achy and flu-like or have no other symptoms at all. Another non-rash symptom, much more common in adults who get fifth disease, is joint pain. Sometimes the rash can reappear months later in response to exposure to sunlight or heat, for instance, after a hot bath or exercise. Don't worry if it does it's not a recurrence of the infection.

55. AFT: AFT Healthcare: Safety And Health: Fifth Disease fifth disease. What Is It and What Are the Symptoms? fifth disease, or erythemainfectiosum, is a mild childhood illness caused by the human parvovirus B19. http://www.aft.org/healthcare/safety/fifth.html

AFT Home AFT Healthcare Welcome What's New ... School Nurses Safety and Health Issues Policy Statements Contract Language Web Sites of Interest Message Board FIFTH DISEASE Index of Fact Sheets Download Word or Acrobat version What Is It and What Are the Symptoms? Fifth disease, or erythema infectiosum, is a mild childhood illness caused by the human parvovirus B19. Its symptoms include a facial rash or "slapped cheek" appearance and a lacelike rash on the trunk and extremities. The rash may appear and reappear over several weeks. Temporary arthritic pain or swelling of joints in the hands, knees and wrists may also occur without the characteristic rash. The disease occurs somewhere in the U.S. every year and sweeps through communities periodically. How Is It Transmitted? It is thought to be transmitted through respiratory secretions or objects contaminated by an infected person. However, by the time the rash appears, the child with fifth disease is no longer infectious and does not need to be excluded from school. What Are the Dangers of Fifth Disease?

56. Fifth Disease Health Alert Health Alert fifth disease. fifth disease (Erythema infectiosum) iscaused by the parvovirus B19. This is a very mild disease with http://www.roundrockisd.org/academics/HealthServices/fifth.htm

Health Services HEALTH SERVICES School Nurses Medication Policies Health Alert FIFTH DISEASE Fifth Disease (Erythema infectiosum) is caused by the parvovirus B19. This is a very mild disease with either no symptoms or a slight runny nose and sore throat. The lacelike rash may come and go for 5 weeks, especially after warm baths, exercise, and sun exposure. DIAGNOSTIC FINDINGS 1. Bright red or rosy rash on both cheeks for 1 to 3 days ("slapped cheek" appearance). Rash on cheeks is followed by pink "lacelike" rash on extremities. "Lacey" rash mainly on thighs and upper arms; comes and goes several times over 1 to 3 weeks. No fever or low-grade fever (less than 101). TREATMENT No treatment is necessary. This distinctive rash is harmless and causes no symptoms that need treatment. CONTAGIOUSNESS Over 50% of exposed children will come down with the rash in 10 -14 days. Because the disease is mainly contagious during the week before the rash begins, a child who has the rash is no longer contagious and does not need to stay home from school. ADULTS WITH FIFTH DISEASE Most adults who get fifth disease develop just a mild pinkness of the cheeks or no rash at all. Adults develop joint pains, especially in the knees, more often than rash. These pains may last 1 to 3 months. Taking a nonprescription ibuprofen product usually relieves these symptoms. An arthritis workup is not necessary for joint pains that occur after exposure to fifth disease.

57. Nebraska HHS System:  Fifth Disease Epidemiology Fact Sheet fifth disease (Erythema Infectiosum) Fact Sheet. What is erythema infectiosum?Erythema infectiosum is a viral illness caused by human parvovirus B19. http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/epi/epi5thd.htm

Fifth Disease (Erythema Infectiosum) Fact Sheet What is erythema infectiosum? Erythema infectiosum is a viral illness caused by human parvovirus B19. It is also called fifth disease, derived from the assignment of numbers to the six most common childhood rash illnesses. In the United States, the prevalence of B19 antibodies ranges from 5% to 10% in children less than 5 years old to greater than 50% in adults. What are the symptoms of erythema infectiosum? The manifestation of B19 infection ranges from inapparent, asymptomatic infection to a two-phase illness. Mild symptoms consisting of a low grade fever, headache, and muscle aches may develop within a week after infection. Within roughly 10 days later, the characteristic slapped cheek rash develops. The rash may spread to the extremities. In adults, arthralgias and arthritis are the most common symptoms. Are there any complications to B19 infections? Generally, complete recovery is the rule. People with anemia such as sickle cell anemia are at risk for developing transient aplastic crisis (TAC). The aplasia generally lasts 7 to 10 days. Rash is often not present in children with TAC. If a woman is infected in the first half of pregnancy there is a risk of fetal infection. B19 infection in pregnancy can lead to hydrops fetalis (extensive edema of the fetus) and fetal death in less than 10% of infections. Infection in an immunocompromised person can lead to severe, chronic anemia. How is B19 spread?

58. Fifth Disease | Principal Health News fifth disease. If you catch fifth disease from your child, you mayexperience joint pain and swelling for as long as a few weeks. http://www.principalhealthnews.com/topic/fifth

About This Site Registration FAQ Contact Us ... Site Awards You are here: Home Children's Health Fifth Disease Fifth Disease Related topics: Fever (Children) Roseola Laird Harrison CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE Below: What is fifth disease? What causes fifth disease? What should I do if my child gets fifth disease? Can fifth disease be prevented? What is fifth disease? It's one of five common contagious childhood ailments that cause fever and a rash. After doctors figured out what to call measles, rubella, roseola, and scarlet fever, they apparently ran out of catchy names and called the fifth disease just that. Its technical name is erythema infectiosum, but the illness does have a more colorful moniker: "slapped-cheeks disease." That's because after the contagious period has passed, children with fifth disease often develop an angry red rash on their cheeks. This fades to a pink lacy pattern as it spreads to the torso, arms, thighs, and buttocks. Physical activity or bathing can worsen the rash, which may itch. Occasionally a child may have joint pain with the rash, requiring medical attention. The actual illness precedes the rash by seven to 10 days and is usually so mild that parents barely take note of it. Its symptoms include a fever (usually below 103 degrees F) that may be accompanied by a headache, reddish eyes, fatigue, and a sore throat. In some cases, however, there are no symptoms at all.

59. FamilyFun: Health Encyclopedia: Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease) An excerpt on erythema infectiosum (fifth disease) from the Disney Encyclopediaof Baby and Child Care. ERYTHEMA INFECTIOSUM (fifth disease), http://familyfun.go.com/raisingkids/child/health/childhealth/dony79enc_erythem/

Search FamilyFun shortcuts Parenting Tools Field Guide to Parenting Parent Problem Solver Pregnancy Calendar Baby Name Finder ... Article Library Parenting Checklists Immunizations Nursery Planner Holidays All Checklists Parenting Experts Jan Faull, Child Development Dominic Cappello, Learning All Experts parent ... to parent Get tips, support Parenting Boards Expecting Potty Training Sleep Stay-at-Home Moms ... E-Cards Creative. Fun. Free. Catching up is easy to do. Send an E-Card ERYTHEMA INFECTIOSUM (FIFTH DISEASE) Around the turn of the century, doctors began numbering contagious diseases that produce somewhat similar rashes. Over time, most of these numbers fell out of use, replaced by more popular names such as measles (known in the numbering system as first disease), scarlet fever (second disease), and rubella (third disease). The only one of these illnesses to which the number stuck, in fact, was erythema infectiosum, which sometimes still goes by the name fifth disease . Erythema infectiosum is a mild childhood infectionso mild, in fact, that a child can have it without the parents' even noticing. Its hallmarks include a fine, pink rash covering the trunk and limbs and bright, red patches on the cheeks. WHAT CAUSES FIFTH DISEASE?

60. Fifth Disease Articles, Support Groups, And Resources fifth disease articles, support groups, and resources for patients from MedHelp International (www.medhelp.org). Health fifth disease. Medical http://www.medhelp.org/HealthTopics/Fifth_Disease.html

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