Fifth disease
This page is about clinical aspects of the disease. For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Parvovirus B19.
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]Fizza Zulfiqar, MD[3]
Synonyms and keywords: Erythema infectiosum; parvovirus B19 infection; slapped cheek syndrome; human parvovirus B19
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
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