Overview
Definition
Fifth disease, causing slapped cheek rash.
Epidemiology
Varies globally. Often age and lifestyle dependent.
Etiology & Risk Factors
- Parvovirus B19.
Clinical Symptoms
- Slapped cheek appearance
- lacy rash.
Clinical Approach
Diagnosis
- Clinical.
Management
- Supportive.
Complications
- Aplastic crisis
- Hydrops fetalis.