Erythema infectiosum

Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
Janet Vafaie, Robert A Schwartz

Abstract

Erythema infectiosum (fifth disease) is a common benign pediatric condition caused by B19 parvovirus. It can be identified clinically by a "slapped cheek" appearance that is often followed by reticulated exanthem on the trunk and extremities. This review article provides a concise overview of erythema infectiosum. The article is divided into the followings sections: background, epidemiologic characteristics, clinical description, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, laboratory diagnosis, prognosis, and management. Erythema infectiosum is found to cause a fairly prominent classic rash and generalized symptoms. Although erythema infectiosum has many distinctive symptoms, the prognosis is excellent because the condition in children is usually self-limited.

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