Erythema Infectiosum (Slapped Cheek Syndrome) Quiz
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Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Family Medicine)
Dr.Patel serves as Center Medical Director and a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health in Arizona. She graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine prior to working in clinical research focused on preventive medicine at the University of Illinois and the University of Nevada. Dr. Patel earned her MSc in Global Health from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency in Chicago at Norwegian American Hospital before completing a fellowship in Leadership in Value-based Care in conjunction with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where she earned her MBA. Dr. Patel’s interests include health tech and teaching medical students and she currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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Skin is mottled like lace or a fish net
Have a fever
Redness of the skin
Burning sensation in the joints
Cough
Red rashes on cheeks
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- One or more joints feel warm
- Fever then no fever then fever again
- Periodic fever (>100.4°F / 38°C)
- Knees hot, no pain
- Remittent fever of 102.2°F / 39°C
- Stomach was uncomfortable, then had a fever
- Joint pain and redness
- Extremely high fever of 106.7°F / 41.5°C or higher
- Fever of 100.4°F / 38°C or more for weeks
- Joint has heat
- Baby has a fever but is otherwise healthy and energetic
- My body is hot
- Burning joint pain
- Stomachache and diarrhea before a fever
- Recurrent fevers (>100.4°F / 38°C)
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Try Free Symptom QuizWhat is Erythema Infectiosum (Slapped Cheek Syndrome)?
Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum) is a childhood condition that appears as a bright red rash on your child’s cheeks. It’s nicknamed “slapped cheek disease” because of this rash. A virus called parvovirus B19 causes fifth disease. This virus is common and very contagious. Infected people can spread it through coughing or sneezing. A second rash can appear on the arms, legs, or back.
Typical Symptoms of Erythema Infectiosum (Slapped Cheek Syndrome)
- Red skin with lace-like pattern
- Fever
- Red rash over cheeks
- Joints feel warm
- I experience hot flushes or feelings of overheating
- Losing consciousness
- Cough
- Recent contact with sick people with similar symptoms
Diagnostic Questions for Erythema Infectiosum (Slapped Cheek Syndrome)
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have red skin with a lace-like pattern?
- Do you have a fever?
- Do you have red rashes on your cheeks?
- Are your joints hot?
- Do you have hot flushes or feel overheated?
Treatment of Erythema Infectiosum (Slapped Cheek Syndrome)
Fifth disease isn’t a serious medical condition. Most children do not need any treatment, except for rest to allow the body to fight the infection.
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References
Fifth Disease - Cleveland Clinic
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15774-fifth-disease
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Reviewed By:
Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Family Medicine)
Dr.Patel serves as Center Medical Director and a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health in Arizona. She graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine prior to working in clinical research focused on preventive medicine at the University of Illinois and the University of Nevada. Dr. Patel earned her MSc in Global Health from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency in Chicago at Norwegian American Hospital before completing a fellowship in Leadership in Value-based Care in conjunction with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where she earned her MBA. Dr. Patel’s interests include health tech and teaching medical students and she currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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