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Fifth Disease, Erythema Infectiosum, Infectious Redness, Slapped Cheek Syndrome, Slap Face, Slapped Face Home Remedies, Treatments and Cures

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Acer truncatum

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Diospyros anisandra

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Clematis papuasica

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Rosemary Oil

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What is Fifth Disease?

Also called: Erythema Infectiosum, Infectious Redness, Slapped Cheek Syndrome, Slap Face, Slapped Face

Fifth Disease or Erythema Infectiosum is a viral infection which is caused by parvovirus B19. Fifth Disease or Erythema Infectiosum is seen mostly in children. The symptoms of the disease include "Low fever, cold symptoms and a red rash on the cheeks, arms, legs and trunk". The rashes on the face looks like slap marks and hence the name Slapped Face or Slapped Cheek Syndrome. Fifth Disease can be seen in adults also. The disease is contagious and is spread by saliva or mucus. People develop immunity against the disease after they have it once. Fifth disease is usually mild and goes away on its own. However, it can be serious if you are pregnant, anemic or have cancer or a weak immune system.



Source: National Institute of Health

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