I think you mean Fifth disease aka erythema infectiosum, a human parvovirus infection.
It's a childhood disease that causes a red facial rash ("slapped face" appearance). Rash is exacerbated but sun exposure. Severe cases can result in anemia or joint pain. Onset occurs 4-20 days after exposure. Disease can last several weeks. Epidemics occur in winter (when people stay indoors).
Occurs worldwide, human reservoir, infectious agent is Human parvovirus B19. Spread by respiratory secretions, blood transfusion, or vertical (mom-baby) transmission.
2006-06-13 11:26:26
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answered by Gumdrop Girl 7
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it's actually Fifths Disease..Fifth disease is a temporary illness caused by a virus known as parvovirus B 19. Fifth disease (also known as "erythema infectiosum" and "slap cheek") is so named because in the pre-vaccination era, it was frequently the "fifth disease" that a child would develop. About 50% of adults have been infected with the virus but do not remember having it because it often does not cause symptoms.
2006-06-13 11:20:06
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answered by miss_chrissy_dawn 4
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Yes, it is called fifth disease: Fifth disease is a viral illness that produces a distinctive red rash on the face, body, arms, and legs. Like chicken pox, you can only get it once in your entire life.
It only poses a real threat towards pregnant women.
2006-06-13 11:24:51
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answered by braverun 2
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It's 5th sickness. I do not know so much approximately it, however the excellent factor to do it no longer take a danger and get in touch with your OB for know-how. I understand I was once warned approximately it throughout my pregnancies however cannot recollect why. Better to depend on a official opinion that us realize it alls. If your cheeks get quite purple, it's ordinarily probably the most first signs so for definite name your document if that occurs
2016-09-09 01:04:40
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answered by ? 4
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Are you sure its not fifth disease? If it is, check out either webmd or babycenter for info
2006-06-13 11:20:23
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answered by Stewiesgal 3
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I think it is an STD.
2006-06-13 11:19:08
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answered by wsopjimmy 2
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