Erythema infectiosum

Erythema infectiosum
A sometimes-used Latin name for fifth disease. See Fifth disease.

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erythema in·fec·ti·o·sum -in-.fek-shē-'ō-səm n fifth disease

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a moderately contagious, often benign epidemic disease seen mainly in children and caused by B19 virus; the primary characteristic is a rash of abrupt onset that begins as redness of the cheeks, which appear to have been slapped; later there is a maculopapular rash on the trunk and limbs; when this fades,there may be central clearing that leaves a lacelike pattern. Immunocompromised patients may develop severe cases. Called also fifth disease.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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