Oct 7, 2019 · The characteristic “slapped cheek” rash—named because it appears as rosy cheeks, as if your child were slapped—is one of the first visible signs of fifth disease but also an indication that your child is no longer contagious.

Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum) is a childhood condition that appears as a bright red rash on your child’s cheeks. It’s nicknamed “slapped cheek disease” because of this rash. A virus called parvovirus B19 causes fifth disease. This virus is common and very contagious. Infected people can spread it through coughing or sneezing.

Fifth disease is a viral illness that causes a rash (exanthem). Fifth disease is also called erythema infectiosum. It's commonly known as "slapped cheek" disease. This is because the rash can cause a child's cheeks to become very red. Fifth disease is spread from one child to another through direct contact with fluid from the nose and throat.

Oct 17, 2019 · Fifth disease is a mild but contagious childhood illness that doctors often seen during the cold and flu season. It causes a slapped cheek rash, other symptoms.

Apr 11, 2023 · Some reasons your child’s cheeks are red, yet have no fever, can be eczema, dry skin, or a sunburn. Dry, chapped cheeks are more likely in colder weather. Oftentimes, your little one’s nose and cheeks are left exposed to the cold despite being bundled up in a warm jacket.

Fifth disease is known for a rash that makes a child’s cheeks bright red. That’s why it’s sometimes called a "slapped cheek" rash. A few days later, the rash spreads down to the trunk, arms, and legs.

Feb 12, 2020 · There’s nothing cuter than a kid with rosey cheeks, but fifth disease and its distinctive facial rash should be on every parent’s radar.

Symptoms usually show up 4 to 14 days after being exposed to the virus, with the slapped-cheek rash showing up about 4 to 21 days after your child gets infected. A child is most contagious in the first 5 days before the rash appears. The symptoms …

May 14, 2019 · Parents often mistaken Fifth disease for chapped cheeks or another common viral/bacterial culprit in rashes: measles, scarlet fever, rubella, Duke’s disease (now considered one and the same as scarlet fever) or roseola. (Fun fact: Fifth disease was so named because it was the fifth of these six rash-producing infections to be identified.)

Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum) is a viral infection that is common in children. Fifth disease is also known as slapped cheek disease. This is due to the bright red facial rash that is one of the signs of the infection. Fifth disease usually goes away on its own with no lasting problems.