Erythema infectiosum

A self-limited viral infectious disorder caused by the human parvovirus B19. It affects predominantly children and is characterized by the development of a bright red skin eruption in the cheeks. It is followed by a maculopapular skin eruption in the extremities which eventually fades into a lacey pattern.

Disease Alternative Name

fifth disease
MainRecentTopDoctors
Concluded Case

Measles - 1st Disease Scarlet Fever - 2nd Disease Rubella (German Measles) - 3rd Disease Duke's Disease - 4th Disease Erythema Infectiosum - 5th Disease Exanthem Subtilum - 6th Disease

29 Views

, 1 Answer

Concluded answer

All these diseases begin with exanthems


Recent Cases of Erythema infectiosum

Browse recently discussed Erythema infectiosum cases by specialists

Top Cases of Erythema infectiosum

Selected by editors, top cases are known for unique problem or best solution

Top Erythema infectiosum Doctors on Curofy

Top doctors who continously share their opinions on Erythema infectiosum
Beed
3436 followers

Dr KUTE HOSPITAL

Dr KUTE HOSPITAL

Govt. Medical College Miraj

D M &S

User Languages
Speaks English, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi
Pune
4977 followers

PHC Bichpuri and ESI Dispensary Chippitola Agra & SN Medical College Agra & Fatehgarh

Medical Officer Incharge

SN Medical College, Agra

DA

User Languages
Speaks English, Hindi, Marathi
Dhanbad
1572 followers

BCCL Hospital

Ex. Dy.Cmo

PMCH

MBBS

User Languages
Speaks English, Hindi
Coochbehar
2312 followers
User Languages
Speaks English
Kurukshetra
2001 followers

Distt. Red Cross Society Bhawan

Honorary Medical Officer

SPMC, Bikaner

MBBS

User Languages
Speaks English

Trending Cases