Fifth Disease Center - Gilroy, CA
Gilroy 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 Gilroy * Kawaljeet K Bhatia MD  Allergy & Asthma Associates of Northern California  Allergy & Asthma Associates of Northern California  John Huang MD  Allergy & Asthma Associates of Northern California  Allergy & Asthma Associates of Northern California  Indira Vemuri MD  Yasmeen Gangani MD  Morgan Hill Pediatrics  Pediatric Medical Group  Pacific Coast Pediatric Center  Pediatric Medical Group  Pacific Coast Pediatric Center  Pacific Coast Pediatric Center  Santa Cruz Medical Foundation Watsonville  San Benito Pediatrics  North Salinas Pediatric Practice  Natividad Medical Center  John R Sinnhuber  Santa Cruz Medical Foundation Aptos  Santa Cruz Medical Foundation Aptos  Salinas Pediatric Medical Group  Salinas Pediatric Medical Group  Romie Lane Pediatrics  Romie Lane Pediatrics  Romie Lane Pediatrics  Romie Lane Pediatrics  Pacific Coast Pediatrics  Pacific Coast Pediatrics  Pacific Coast Pediatrics  Pacific Coast Pediatrics  Pacific Coast Pediatrics  Pacific Coast Pediatrics  Pacific Coast Pediatrics  Pacific Coast Pediatrics  Pediatric Associates  Pediatric Associates  Evergreen Family Practice  Evergreen Pediatrics Associates  Aasha Pediatrics  Evergreen Pediatrics Associates  Capitola Pediatrics  Capitola Pediatrics  Capitola Pediatrics  Capitola Pediatrics  Thomas R Silverman MD  Capitola Pediatrics  Capitola Pediatrics  Western Medical Associates  Western Medical Associates  Western Medical Associates  Evergreen Pediatrics  Evergreen Pediatrics  An Thi Pham MD  Hien N Truong  Marina Yam MD  Santa Cruz Medical Foundation Pediatrics  Santa Cruz Medical Foundation Pediatrics  Santa Cruz Medical Foundation Pediatrics  Santa Cruz Medical Foundation Pediatrics  Santa Cruz Medical Foundation Pediatrics  Juan C Carrillo MD  Juan C Carrillo MD  Juan C Carrillo MD  Compre Care Clinic  Alicia A Vazquez MD Medical Corporation  Mong-Hoa Truong MD  Ahmed Rose & Stemmle MDs  Rebong Pediatric Medical Group PC  M Sharif Badri MD  Pediatric Associates  Joseph Gali MD  Pediatric Associates  Thomas L Ho MD  Yaminali M Javid MD  Pediatric Associates  Naresh Kapoor MD  San Jose Medical Group  Fred & Mary Mansubi MDs PC  Fred & Mary Mansubi MDs PC  Rebong Pediatric Medical Group PC  Ahmed Rose & Stemmle MDs  Virender Sachdeva MD  David Safir MD  Ahmed Rose & Stemmle MDs  Ahmed Rose & Stemmle MDs  Fernando Capulong MD  Christine Halaburka MD  Christine Halaburka MD  Christine Halaburka MD  RAMBLC Pediatric Medical Group  Regional Medical Center of San Jose  Bruce Buckingham MD  RAMBLC Pediatric Medical Group  South Bascom Pediatrics Inc  South Bascom Pediatrics Inc  RAMBLC Pediatric Medical Group  RAMBLC Pediatric Medical Group  Ping-Cheung Lee MD  RAMBLC Pediatric Medical Group Gilroy, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-16
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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 Gilroy
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