my 13 year old cousin has it. They said it was very rare, and he would be on meds for the rest of his life possible wheelchair. They are sending him to Ann Arbor MI for more test. is this possible is it true can any one help he is 13 and we dont know what to think or do?
2006-10-27 08:10:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
You sound very distressed! First of all I don't know who your doctor is but fifths disease is not rare at all, many children get it. I remember my 2 neices having it when they were young. If you go to your search bar and type in fifths disease, the go to the first website called CDC:Parvovirus B19 Infection (Fifths Disease) it explains everything, such as how it's diagnosed, treatment, is it contagious, etc. It's a very simple site to understand. Do remember it is contagious but is usually only treated with ibuprofen for aches and pains. If you have an immune problem you might need some special care. Read and learn all that you can so you will know what to expect. Don't get to upset just yet! Good Luck!
2006-10-27 08:21:36 · answer #1 · answered by d.a.f.f.y. 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I've had Fifth disease. It is the human form of the parvo Virus. The doctor told me it was common and It was a virus that would cause a lacey rash, joint swelling, and cold symptoms but it wouldn't be any severe pain or any need for excessive bedrest so many it is rare for it to effect someone so majorly.
Check out this website for more information on Fifth Disease in Kids.
2006-10-27 08:14:57 · answer #2 · answered by CarolinaGirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-01 03:32:46 · answer #3 · answered by alienello 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had the fifth disease when i was 10 years old and it went away after a week.
2006-10-27 14:16:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
fifth disease is due to infection with human erythrovirus (formerly parvovirus) type B19
it tends to occur in school-aged children
it presents with fever, sore throat, rash, lymphadenopathy, and occasionally joint pain
Most patients recover without sequelae
they lied to u
2006-10-27 08:20:44 · answer #5 · answered by dimoom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
FIFTH DISEASE IS FAIRLY COMMON CHILDHOOD DISEASE THE OTHER NEVER HEARD OF A HUMAN HAVING IT.INFECTIOUS DISEASE SPECIALIST IS NEEDED HERE DO NOT WAIT.
2006-10-27 08:13:47 · answer #6 · answered by Mars 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought Fifth's disease was common and harmless...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000977.htm
2006-10-27 08:11:43 · answer #7 · answered by Zippy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I sent you the link regarding everything on this disease after your last question about this. Please go back and read it.
2006-10-27 08:14:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋