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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What 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)
Lace-like erythema
Fever
Joints feel warm
Red rash over cheeks
I experience hot flushes or feelings of overheating
Losing consciousness
Cough
Recent contact with sick people with similar symptoms
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Erythema Infectiosum (Slapped Cheek Syndrome)
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have a fever?
Are your joints hot?
Do you have red rashes on your cheeks?
Do you have hot flushes or feel overheated?
Have you temporarily lost consciousness?
Treatmentof 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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Erythema Infectiosum (Slapped Cheek Syndrome)
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