Fifth Disease Center - Elyria, OH
Elyria 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 Elyria * Elyria Medical Center  Carmen Hansford MD  Mine Oya Ozkazanc MD  Superior Medical Care  J James Seo MD  Samuel Getachew MD  Lorian County Health & Dentistry  Westshore Primary Care Westlake  Westshore Primary Care Westlake  Westshore Primary Care Medical Center  Westshore Primary Care Medical Center  Paula M Farner MD  Cleveland Clinic Pediatrics  Cleveland Clinic Pediatrics  Cleveland Clinic Pediatrics  Frank Szollosy MD  Oberlin Pediatrics  Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine  Cleveland Clinic Lorain Family Health Center  Cleveland Clinic Lorain Family Health Center  Cleveland Clinic Lorain Family Health Center  Cleveland Clinic Lorain Family Health Center  Cleveland Clinic Lorain Family Health Center  Community Health Partners  University Pediatrics of Lorain  University Pediatrics of Lorain  Community Health Partners  University Pediatrics of Lorain  University Pediatrics of Lorain  Aravind Dipali MD  Pediatrics At Westlake  Pediatrics At Westlake  Westshore Allergy & Immunology LLC  Comprehensive Pediatrics  Comprehensive Pediatrics  Comprehensive Pediatrics  Comprehensive Pediatrics  Comprehensive Pediatrics  Comprehensive Pediatrics  Westshore Primary Care Associates Inc  Westshore Primary Care Associates Inc  West Shore Primary Care Associates  Isabelita E Guadiz MD  Premier Pediatrics  Future Generations Pediatrics  Future Generations Pediatrics  Kausar S Kherani MD  Future Generations Pediatrics  Future Generation Pediatrics  Carol Beck MD  Patient First  University Primary Care Physicians  University Primary Care Physicians  University Primary Care Physicians  University Primary Care Physicians  University Hospitals Pediatric Endocrinology  University Hospitals Pediatric Endocrinology  Rainbow Sports Medicine  University Primary Care Physicians  Kevin W Chang MD  North Coast Pediatrics  North Coast Pediatrics  Manmohan K Khosla MD  North Coast Pediatrics  Ayman Coudsi MD  Pediatric Professional Inc  Pediatric Professional Inc  Pediatric Professional Inc  Nina F Wimpie MD  MetroHealth Strongsville Medical Group  MetroHealth Strongsville Medical Group  North Coast Pediatrics  MetroHealth Strongsville Medical Group  MetroHealth Strongsville Medical Group  MetroHealth Strongsville Medical Group  Walter R Lucas MD  Kids in the Sun UPCP  Southwest General Urgicare  Kids in the Sun UPCP  Kids in the Sun UPCP  Kids in the Sun UPCP  Kids in the Sun UPCP  Cleveland Clinic Strongville Primary Care  Cleveland Clinic Strongville Primary Care  Cleveland Clinic Strongville Primary Care  Cleveland Clinic Strongville Primary Care  Fairview Hospital Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation  Lily A See MD  Pediatric Services  Pediatric Services  Pediatric Services  Pediatric Services  Pediatric Services  MetroHealth Outpatient Surgery Center  Cleveland Clinic Lakewood  MetroHealth West Park  MetroHealth West Park  Shailesh Nanavati MD  Samuel A Nigro MD  Pediatric Practice Elyria, OhioUpcoming Local Events2012-05-27
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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 Elyria
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