Fifth Disease

Question 0

Etiology

Answer 0

4-12 yos
late spring
Nasal secretions and respiratory droplets 
contact with infected perrsons
no longer contagious after rash erupts

Question 1

Fifth Disease?

Answer 1

An eruptive rash common viral infection - Parvovirus B19

Question 2

Assessment findings

Answer 2

Low grade fever
malaise, sore throat, lethergy
Rash starts on face cheeks (slapped cheek disease)
second phase spreads to body, exttremities,
Final phase pruritic and itching, made worse by exercise and sun.
Palms and soles may be affected
may return to school if fever free x 24 hr.

Question 3

Possible ccomplications

Answer 3

Aseptic memengitis

Seizures

Question 4

Diagnostics / Labs

Answer 4

None usually made clinically

Avoid exposure ti infected persons

Question 5

Treatments

Answer 5

rest and supportive treatment
Analgesics if necessary
may last up to 3 weeks
may fade and then intensify.