Fifth Disease
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Fifth disease is a viral infection caused by parvovirus B19. The virus only infects humans - it's not the same parvovirus that you vaccinate your dog or cat against. Fifth disease mostly affects children. Symptoms can include a low fever, cold symptoms and a red rash on the cheeks, arms, legs and trunk. Adults who get it might also have joint pain and swelling.
It is easy to catch fifth disease. Infected people have the virus in their saliva and mucus. You can get it when you come into contact with those fluids. Frequently washing your hands might help prevent getting the virus. Most people become immune to the virus after having it once.
Fifth disease is usually mild and goes away on its own. However, it can be serious if you
- Are pregnant
- Are anemic
- Have cancer or a weak immune system
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Dr. Hodge's special interests in pediatrics include nutrition,
prevention and the potential for the internet to strengthen physician
patient relationships. Dr. Hodge is a member of the Health care
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emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Erythema infectiosum (fifth disease) is a common childhood exanthem caused by human parvovirus B19 (PV-B19), an erythrovirus, in which a classic 3-phased cutaneous eruption follows a rarely noticed prodrome.1 Pathophysiology The development of erythema infectiosum ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Personal Medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr Hodge was a featured speaker at the Mayo Clinic's Transform Symposium
in '09 and has been named by Brian Dolan of Mobi Heath News as "The
First iPhone Doctor". She is the author of The Personal Pediatrics Primer for the Progressive Parent.
Dr. Hodge's special interests in pediatrics include nutrition, prevention and the potential for the internet to strengthen physician patient relationships. Dr. Hodge is a member of the Health care Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), a Fellow of the Academy of Pediatrics' Quality and Innovation Network, and a founding member of the Society for Participatory Medicine. Participatory Medicine is an emerging group of engaged patients and physicians who believe that mutual trust and understanding as well as use of media, health IT strengthens the physician patient relationship and provides for better care." />Natalie Hodge, MD, FAAP
Natalie Hodge MD FAAP has 10 years of experience practicing pediatric medicine in St. Louis, Mo. She graduated from the University of Kentucky Medical School in 19995 and then completed Washington University's program at St. Louis Children's Hospital in 1998. Dr. Hodge spent three years developing and refining the personalized house call platform creating cloud-based technology, e-commerce, and marketing platform solutions for mobile medical practice. She is Co-Founder and Chief Health Officer of Personal Medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr Hodge was a featured speaker at the Mayo Clinic's Transform Symposium in '09 and has been named by Brian Dolan of Mobi Heath News as "The First iPhone Doctor". She is the author of The Personal Pediatrics Primer for the Progressive Parent.
Dr. Hodge's special interests in pediatrics include nutrition, prevention and the potential for the internet to strengthen physician patient relationships. Dr. Hodge is a member of the Health care Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), a Fellow of the Academy of Pediatrics' Quality and Innovation Network, and a founding member of the Society for Participatory Medicine. Participatory Medicine is an emerging group of engaged patients and physicians who believe that mutual trust and understanding as well as use of media, health IT strengthens the physician patient relationship and provides for better care. -
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