Home Diseases and Conditions Fifth Disease. Table of Contents. What is fifth disease? Symptoms of fifth disease. The first signs of fifth disease are mild flu- or cold-like symptoms, including: Low-grade fever.
Sore throat. Stuffy or runny nose. What causes fifth disease? How is fifth disease diagnosed? Can fifth disease be prevented or avoided?
These include: Washing hands often with soap and water. Covering the mouth and nose with their elbow when coughing or sneezing. Not touching the eyes, nose, or mouth. Avoiding close contact with anyone who is sick. Keeping them home when they are sick. Fifth disease treatment. Living with fifth disease. But fifth disease can cause problems in certain cases: Pregnant women who have been exposed to fifth disease should call their doctor. When this happens, miscarriage or stillbirth can occur.
The mother can take medicines to treat the virus. In some cases, the unborn baby might need a blood transfusion. Fifth disease is often mild and goes away with some rest and recovery at home. Your doctor may suggest acetaminophen for fever, aches, or pain.
The virus can affect the way the body makes red blood cells, the cells that carry oxygen through the body. This puts children who have a blood disorder or weak immune system at serious risk if they catch the virus. The virus can also cause red blood cell counts to drop so low that a blood transfusion is needed. Children with cancer such as leukemia , HIV infection, and certain types of anemia low red blood cell counts such as from sickle cell disease , often must go to the hospital if they catch fifth disease.
If your child has any of these conditions, check with your doctor at the first sign of the rash. Most times, fifth disease does not cause problems for pregnant women and their babies. Rarely, serious problems can occur if the virus gets passed on and makes it hard for the fetus to make red blood cells. This can lead to severe anemia that causes hydrops fetalis , a buildup of fluid that can lead to heart failure or death.
Pregnant women with fifth disease may need to have the following tests :. Cordocentesis, a procedure to check umbilical cord blood and find out how severe your baby's anemia is. Usually, the anemia is not severe. If you or your child is diagnosed with fifth disease, you should let any pregnant women know who may have been exposed.
There are many other skin rash illnesses, but not all of them look the same. Some--like measles , rubella German measles , and chicken pox varicella --are easy to prevent if your child is up to date on immunizations. Viruses also are to blame for common childhood skin rashes like hand, foot, and mouth disease , roseola , and even cold sores. If you think your child may have fifth disease, it's okay to call your pediatrician with questions.
Call right away if your child's symptoms seem to be getting worse instead of better, you notice joint swelling, your child has chronic anemia, or your child looks very pale. Children's Hospital in Nashville, Tenn. Within the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Overview Parvovirus infection face rash Open pop-up dialog box Close.
Parvovirus infection face rash A bright red rash on the cheeks is a distinctive sign of parvovirus infection. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references Jordan JA. Microbiology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of parvovirus B19 infection.
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Parvovirus-associated arthritis. Mayo Clinic; This often looks like a mild cold. Your child may feel tired, cranky, or rundown. This stage may come and go before you notice it. Second stage. This is when the facial rash appears, a few days to a week or more after the prodromal symptoms. The rash appears bright rosy red on the cheeks. Your child may also look pale around the mouth because the cheeks are so red.
This first rash fades in a few days. Third stage. This second rash is flat, purple-red, and looks lacy.
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