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Erythema infectiosum in Child
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Erythema infectiosum in Child

Contributors: Craig N. Burkhart MD, Dean Morrell MD, Lowell A. Goldsmith MD, MPH
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Synopsis

Erythema infectiosum, or fifth disease, is a common illness in young children due to infection with parvovirus B19. Infection can result in a mild exanthem, no exanthem, or the typical "slapped cheeks" rash.

Children may have a prodromal headache with associated low-grade fever and rhinorrhea beginning 2 days before the onset of the rash. Children recover spontaneously without therapy.

Patients up to 21 weeks pregnant, immunocompromised patients, and patients with hemoglobinopathies are at elevated risk for complications. See parvovirus B19 infection.

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ICD10CM:
B08.3 – Erythema infectiosum [fifth disease]

SNOMEDCT:
34730008 – Erythema infectiosum

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Erythema infectiosum in Child
A medical illustration showing key findings of Erythema infectiosum (Prodromal Stage) : Headache, Rhinorrhea, Low grade fever
Clinical image of Erythema infectiosum - imageId=105902. Click to open in gallery.  caption: 'Erythematous patches on the cheeks giving rise to the "slapped cheek" appearance.'
Erythematous patches on the cheeks giving rise to the "slapped cheek" appearance.
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