Cordocentesis, a procedure to check umbilical cord blood and find out how severe your baby's anemia is. Usually, the anemia is not severe. If you or your child is diagnosed with fifth disease, you should let any pregnant women know who may have been exposed.
There are many other skin rash illnesses, but not all of them look the same. Some--like measles , rubella German measles , and chicken pox varicella --are easy to prevent if your child is up to date on immunizations.
Viruses also are to blame for common childhood skin rashes like hand, foot, and mouth disease , roseola , and even cold sores. If you think your child may have fifth disease, it's okay to call your pediatrician with questions. Call right away if your child's symptoms seem to be getting worse instead of better, you notice joint swelling, your child has chronic anemia, or your child looks very pale. Children's Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.
Within the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Her research interests include vaccine hesitancy, vaccine safety, and medical education. Williams is married to a pediatric hospitalist and has three active sons. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Please enable scripts and reload this page. Turn on more accessible mode. Turn off more accessible mode. Skip Ribbon Commands.
Skip to main content. Turn off Animations. Turn on Animations. Our Sponsors Log in Register. The joint pain usually lasts 1 to 3 weeks, but it can last longer. It usually goes away without any long-term problems. How is fifth disease spread? Who can get fifth disease? Is fifth disease serious? However, some people are at risk of serious complications if they become infected, including: those with chronic hemolytic anemias such as sickle cell disease can have lifethreatening complications; those with weakened immune systems due to disease or medical treatment; and pregnant women, as they can pass the infection onto their developing baby This could result in the baby developing anemia or in a miscarriage or still birth, although this is rare.
What should you do if you or your child has been exposed to fifth disease? What should you do if you think your child has fifth disease? What is the treatment? The following home treatment tips may help you to be more comfortable while you rest and recover: Drink plenty of liquids to prevent dehydration.
Reduce fever and relieve headache and joint pain with acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Acetaminophen e. ASA e. Is it an emergency? If you or someone in your care has chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be a life-threatening emergency. Call or the local emergency number immediately. If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control now at Fifth disease is a mild illness caused by a virus called parvovirus B It is rarely serious.
The disease occurs most often during the late winter and early spring in children between the ages of 4 and However, older children and adults, especially females, can get it. Fifth disease is contagious spread from person to person in the early stages before symptoms appear.
Once the rash appears, it is no longer contagious. It is spread by coughing, sneezing or by touching secretions from the nose and mouth of an infected person. Fifth disease is a mild rash illness caused by parvovirus B It is more common in children than adults. A person usually gets sick with fifth disease within 14 days after getting infected with parvovirus B This disease, also called erythema infectiosum, got its name because it was fifth in a list of historical classifications of common skin rash illnesses in children.
This rash is the most recognized feature of fifth disease. Some people may get a second rash a few days later on their chest, back, buttocks, or arms and legs. The rash may be itchy, especially on the soles of the feet.
It can vary in intensity and usually goes away in seven to 10 days, but it can come and go for several weeks. As it starts to go away, it may look lacy. You may also have painful or swollen joints People with fifth disease can also develop pain and swelling in their joints.
This is called polyarthropathy syndrome. It is more common in adults, especially women. Some adults with fifth disease may only have painful joints, usually in the hands, feet, or knees, and no other symptoms.
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