Butterfly Pox

Skin Care

Diseases & Conditions

Contributed byMaulik P. Purohit MD MPHDec 16, 2020

The topic Butterfly Pox you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Fifth Disease.

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Fifth Disease, scientifically known as Erythema Infectiosum (and a host of other names), is an infectious skin disorder that is caused by the virus ‘erythrovirus’ (previously called parvovirus B19). It usually affects very young children
Bright red rash spots appear on both cheeks of the infected children, resembling a ‘slapped cheek’; hence, it is also called as Slapped Cheek Disease. The other signs include red rashes (in a wavy-like form) on the upper torso or chest
Other symptoms of the condition in teenagers and adults, may include acute joint pain (like arthritis) and difficulties in walking/flexing the joints
Fifth Disease is a generally mild disease that is transmitted by respiratory secretions (during coughing, sneezing, talking). But, it has the potential to pose a serious threat to pregnant women, individuals with anemia, and in individuals who have a weak immune system (immunocompromised host)

Please find comprehensive information on Fifth Disease regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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Maulik P. Purohit MD MPH

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