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How long does the rash of slapped cheek disease last and what is the contagious period?
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∙ 11y ago
This is not contagios
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Slapped face syndrome?
Slapped cheek syndrome, or fifth disease gets its name from the bright red rash across the face. It is a contagious viral infection but by the time it appears the person is not infectious. Symptoms may include high fever, bright red cheeks, headache, and sore throat.
What type of pathogens causes the fifth disease?
It is a viral infection usually seen in preschool children. It presents with typical upper respiratory syndrome symptoms and can be distinguished by the red "slapped cheek" rash on the face.
How do you know if your child's cheek was slapped?
by the marks on it
How many times can you get slapped cheek?
About 2
Why does a 3 year old have red swollen cheeks?
Could be slapped cheek disease, follow this link: http://www.southerncross.co.nz/index.cfm?5420FEB0-37E1-4563-BB23-520ED7FAD04C
What are some potentially fatal childhood diseases that can be prevented through vaccination?
Hand, foot and mouth disease (not to be confused with foot and mouth disease, which only affects livestock)CroupScarlet FeverImpetigoKawasaki DiseaseReye's SyndromeWhooping Cough (or Pertussis)Respiratory syncytial virus (SRV)Fifth Disease (Or Slapped-Cheek disease)Meningitis
What is fifths?
Fifth disease is a viral illness caused by parvovirus B19. Fifth disease is also known as "erythema infectiosum" and "slapped cheek disease." The clinical illness was described in the 1880s and was named fifth disease because of its "fifth" position in the numerical classification of childhood illnesses associated with rashes (exanthems).Fifth disease is caused by a virus.Symptoms include low fever, fatigue, a "slapped cheeks rash," joint aches, and a whole-body rash.Diagnosis is made based on clinical features.Rarely, fifth disease can have complications.Fifth disease in pregnant women can cause a miscarriage.
What does it mean to be slapped by a pimp hand?
To be slapped by a pimp hand means to slap with one's back hand at a fast speed. Usually, the pimp hand slap is done to a person's cheek.
How does Stargirl react by getting slapped by Hilary?
Stargirl Kissed Her Gently On The Cheek And Walked Away.
What disease by Kissing on the cheek?
None?
What are some common childhood illnesses we need to look out for?
Some common childhood illnesses are RSV which is known as Respiratory syncytial virus, another one is known as Fifth Disease, also known as "slapped cheek" as it leaves a red mar across the child's cheek. Last but not least, diseases may be originated from the hands, feet, and mouth in children and one needs to be on the lookout for such common diseases.
What type of anemia causes reticulocytes to be absent?
parvo virus b 19 induced anemia, rather aplastic crisis. Parvo b 19 is single stranded naked DNA virus, mainly causing 5th disease with slapped cheek look in kids, and aplastic anemia in adults
