Erythema infectiosum | |
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Other names | Fifth disease, slapped cheek syndrome, slapcheek, slap face, slapped face[1][2] |
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16-month-old with erythema infectiosum, displaying characteristic red rashes | |
Specialty | Infectious disease |
Symptoms | Red rash, especially on cheeks and harsh coughs |
Causes | Human parvovirus |
Fifth disease, also known as erythema infectiosum and slapped cheek syndrome,[3] is a common and contagious disease caused by infection from parvovirus B19.[4] This virus was discovered in 1975 and can cause other diseases besides fifth disease.[5] Fifth disease typically presents as a rash and is most common in children. While parvovirus B19 can affect people of all ages, only two out of ten individuals will present with symptoms.[6]
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