Fifth disease usually goes away on its own with no lasting problems. Pregnant women should talk with their healthcare provider before having contact with a child who has fifth disease. The virus that causes fifth disease may harm an unborn child. In the past, erythema infectiosum was number 5 on a list of childhood infections that cause rashes. Fifth disease is caused by a virus called parvovirus B The virus is spread by droplets in the air when someone who is infected sneezes or coughs.
Most children with fifth disease catch it at school or daycare. The virus can spread from person to person is contagious in its early stages, before the rash appears. Fifth disease is most common in school-age children, but can develop at any age. First stage. The earliest stage of fifth disease the prodomal stage consists of a low fever, headache, sore throat, muscle aches, chills, or respiratory symptoms. This often looks like a mild cold. Your child may feel tired, cranky, or rundown.
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Find a Pediatrician. Text Size. Fifth Disease Parvovirus B Page Content. By: S. How do I know if my child has fifth disease? How does fifth disease spread? When can my child go back to school or child care? Your child may not even feel sick. Most people who had fifth disease as a child will not get it again. Pregnant women who are not immune usually do not have serious complications after being exposed to others with fifth disease.
In most cases, these babies will not have any problems. However, sometimes a baby will develop severe anemia. Last updated: November What are the symptoms of fifth disease?
There may be no symptoms or only mild symptoms. Symptoms may also include an upset stomach nausea and diarrhea. It starts as a very red rash on the cheeks that looks like the face has been slapped. After 1 to 4 days, a red, lace-like rash appears, first on the torso and arms, and then spreads to the rest of the body.
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