Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease): eMedicine Dermatology

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Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease): eMedicine Dermatology

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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 ...

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Tags: Dermatology, Skin, Fifth Disease, Disease and Condition, Children's Health

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Erythema infectiosum (fifth disease) is a common childhood exanthem caused by human parvovirus B19 (PV-B19). Learn more.http://bit.ly/btEvms

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