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Fifth disease
A viral illness that starts with a "slapped cheek" rash on cheeks and a flat red spotted rash, mostly on the arms and upper legs, that can cause joint swelling and pain. It can be harmful to an unborn baby.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | |||||
Senior 60+ |
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Doctor said that my baby might have fifth disease. So what is fifth disease?
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my baby 10 months is just getting over fifths disease and has been sleeping literally almost all day and still very sweaty when sleeping?
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My daughter got a sudden rash on one cheek that looks like fifths disease. Do we need to see a dr for that? No other symptoms anything bothering her
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Does fifth disease have more complications in adults that contract the B19 human parvovirus?
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