Fifth Disease Center - Coral Gables, FL
Coral Gables Pediatrician Doctors for Fifth DiseaseType of Physician: Pediatrician What is a Pediatrician? A certification by the Board of Pediatrics; practitioners are concerned with the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Pediatric care encompasses a wide range of health services, from preventive health care to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. The pediatrician understands the constantly changing status of his/her patients due to growth and development, and the consequent changing standards of "normal" for age. Specialty: Pediatrics Common Name: Children's Doctor Pediatrician Doctors in Coral Gables * Lucila Josephs MD  Marquez & Bengochea MD PA FAAP  Marquez & Bengochea MD PA FAAP  Fraga Medical Center  Fraga Medical Center  Gables Pediatrics  Gables Pediatrics  Fraga Medical Center  Gables Pediatrics  Gables Pediatrics  Gloria Lopez MD  Sebastian A Padron MD  Fraga Medical Center  Gables Pediatrics  Gables Pediatrics  Pediatric Specialists  Pediatric Specialists  Delsa E Ferran MD  Armando E Acevedo MD  Antonio J Reyes MD PA  Armando E Acevedo MD  Antonio J Reyes MD PA  Vivian Pareza MD  Vivian Pareza MD  Pediatric Pulmonary Group of South Florida  Children's Urology Associates PA  Children's Urology Associates PA  Pediatric Pulmonary Group of South Florida  Pediatric Pulmonary Group of South Florida  MedChoice of Airport LLC  Eduardo Diaz MD  Rene Lopez-Guerrero MD  Harry Aguero MD  Clinical Genetics Associates  Clinical Genetics Associates  Miami Children's Hospital  South Florida Children's Center  Continucare Flagler Pediatrics  Continucare Flagler Pediatrics  Continucare Flagler Pediatrics  Maria Alonso-Priequez MD  Belkys Bravo MD  Belkys Bravo MD  Jose I Pradere MD  Yolanda A Galarraga-Ramirez MD  Luis F Mestre-Canals MD  Palmetto Pediatric Critical Care  Palmetto Pediatric Critical Care  Angel F San Roman MD  Critical Care & Newborn Services  Physicians To Children  Physicians To Children  Maria Magdalena P Diaz-Cruz MD  Jose Wenger MD  Sunset Pediatrics  Rodolfo Sidron MD  F Mauricio Tijerino MD  Bismark F Gonzalez MD  Norman Ruiz-Casteneda MD  Norman Ruiz-Casteneda MD  Lisa Perez-Grossman MD  Isidro Lopez MD  University of Miami Pediatrics  University of Miami Pediatrics  University of Miami Pediatrics  Fox Physicians Associates  University of Miami Early Intervention Program  University of Miami Pediatric Child Protection  Isidro Lopez MD  University of Miami Early Intervention Program  University of Miami Pediatrics  University of Miami Health System Internal Medicine  University of Miami Pediatric Cardiology  University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital Pediatric Comprehensive Care  University of Miami Medical Genetics  University of Miami Medical Genetics  University of Miami Pediatric Comprehensive Care  University of Miami Adolescent Medicine  University of Miami Pediatric Comprehensive Care  University of Miami Adolescent Medicine  University of Miami Neonatology  University of Miami Pediatric Comprehensive Care  University of Miami Pediatric Comprehensive Care  University of Miami Medical Genetics  University of Miami Adolescent Medicine  University of Miami Pediatric Comprehensive Care  University of Miami Pediatric Comprehensive Care  University of Miami Pediatric Comprehensive Care  University of Miami Medical Genetics  University of Miami Neonatology  University of Miami Neonatology  Economic Opportunity Family Health Center  Economic Opportunity Family Health Center  Qual Med of Miami  Julio C Martinez MD  FIU Health Care & Wellness Center  Pedro A Sanchez-Diaz MD  Diego E Pernudi MD  Cristykids Pediatrics  Livia A Delgado MD PA Coral Gables, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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Fifth DiseaseRead the Fifth Disease article » What is "fifth disease"?Fifth disease is a viral illness caused by parvovirus B19. Fifth disease is also known as "erythema infectiosum" and "slapped cheek disease." The clinical illness was described in the 1880s and was named fifth disease because of its position in the numerical classification of childhood illnesses associated with rashes (exanthems). Other numbered diseases included measles, scarlet fever, and rubella—and these did not get renamed until the molecular era, when it became possible to isolate viruses and bacteria. Fifth disease was number five of six diseases named. It is a very common infection, and almost 50% of adults have been infected with the virus but do not remember having it because it often does not cause symptoms.
What are the symptoms of fifth disease?Though fifth disease generally occurs in children between 4-10 years of age, it can affect any age group, including adults. It most commonly occurs during the winter and spring. The illness classically begins with a low-grade fever and malaise (a sense of not feeling well). After about a week, this is followed by a characteristic bright red rash on the cheeks (the so called "slapped cheeks" rash). Finally, after three to four days, a fine, red, lacelike rash can develop over the rest of the body. This rash may last for five days to a week and occasionally comes and goes for up to three weeks. The other symptoms are usually gone by the time the rash appears, and patients with the rash are usually not contagious. Unfortunately, as with many other viral illnesses, the features and timing of the different stages of illness are not always predictable. While the illness is not serious in children, around 5% of children and around 50% of adults with fifth disease can have joint aches and pains. This arthritis or arthropathy is more common in females than males and is usually temporary, lasting days... Recommended Reading Related to Fifth DiseaseWhat is septic arthritis?Septic, or infectious, arthritis is infection of one or more joints by microorganisms. Normally, the joint is lubricated with a small amount of fluid that is referred to as synovial fluid or joint fluid. The normal joint fluid is sterile and, if removed and cultured in the laboratory, no microbes will be found. With septic arthritis, microbes are identifiable in an affected joint fluid. Most commonly, septic arthritis affects a single joint, but occasionally more joints are involved. The joints affected vary somewhat depending on the microbe causing the infection and the predisposing risk factors of the person affected. Septic arthritis is also called infectious arthritis. What microbes cause septic arthritis?Septic arthritis can be caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The most common causes of septic arthritis are bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus and Haemophilus... Other Related Fifth Disease ArticlesEmergency Contact for Coral Gables
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