Erythema Infectiosum

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Contents 1 Etiology 2 Epidemiology 3 Clinical-manifestations 4 More General Terms 5 Additional Terms 6 References

Etiology

• parvovirus B19

Epidemiology

• generally affects children 3-12 years of age
• occurs in winter & spring

Clinical-manifestations

• mild fever
• initial bright-red 'slapped-cheek' appearance
• diffuse lacy reticular rash that waxes & wanes over 3 weeks
• arthritis in adults

More General Terms

• viral infection
• skin disease (dermatologic disorder, dermatopathy, dermatosis)

Additional Terms

• parvovirus B19

References

1. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 14th ed. Fauci et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1998, pg 91
2. Mayo Internal Medicine Board Review, 1998-99, Prakash UBS (ed) Lippincott-Raven, Philadelphia, 1998, pg 520

erythema infectiosum (5th disease)