Fifth Disease Center - Hanford, CA
Hanford 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 Hanford * Luis A Ayala MD  Luis A Ayala MD  Kishu Nagrani MD  Girish K Patel MD  Girish K Patel MD Inc  Hanford Pediatrics  Hanford Pediatrics  Hanford Pediatrics  Visalia Medical Clinic Inc  Visalia Medical Clinic Inc  Visalia Medical Clinic Inc  Visalia Medical Clinic Inc  Visalia Medical Clinic Inc  Visalia Medical Clinic Inc  Tulare Community Health Clinic  Tulare Community Health Clinic  Tulare Community Health Clinic  Tulare Pediatric Group Inc  Tulare Community Health Clinic  Tulare Community Health Clinic  Tulare County Health & Human Services  Reedley Wellness Center  Khusal Mehta MD  Sarvamitra Awasthi MD  Khusal Mehta MD  Niazi Sidhom MD  Cal Family Health Inc  Cal Family Health Inc  Cal Family Health Inc  Michael Levine MD  Tulare County Health & Human Services  Tulare County Health & Human Services  Mineral King Pediatrics  Mineral King Pediatrics  Gurdeep S Ranu MD  Childrens Medical Center of Fresno  Childrens Medical Center of Fresno  Childrens Medical Center of Fresno  UCSF Fresno  Narinder Bala MD  Niponth Vichugsananon MD  Ajit Singh MD  Sequoia Community Health Center  Gloria G Traje-Quitoriano MD  Orathai Sangrujiveth MD  Prem D Singh MD & Associates  Graciela Esquivel-Aguilar MD  Richard Jones MD  Razia A Sheikh MD  Orlantino G Dyoco MD  Lydia Favor MD  James Kieffer MD  Exceptional Parents Unlimited  Kaiser Permanente Pediatrics Fresno  Grace W Lim MD  Kaiser Permanente Pediatrics Fresno  Peter Yao MD  Emilia Ting MD  Jeanette Cserna-Kinion MD  San Joaquin Primary Care Medical Group  Peachwood Pediatrics  Peachwood Pediatrics  Peachwood Pediatrics  Pediatric Anesthesia Associates Medical Group  Pediatric Anesthesia Associates Medical Group  Pediatric Anesthesia Associates Medical Group  Isabelo S Artacho MD  Pediatric Anesthesia Associates Medical Group  Pediatric Anesthesia Associates Medical Group  Pediatric Anesthesia Associates Medical Group  Pediatric Anesthesia Associates Medical Group  Pediatric Anesthesia Associates Medical Group  Pediatric Anesthesia Associates Medical Group  Sukhbir Kaur MD  Ann Khodaverdian MD  Pediatric Anesthesia Associates Medical Group  Pediatric Anesthesia Associates Medical Group  Pediatric Anesthesia Associates Medical Group  Pediatric Anesthesia Associates Medical Group  Pediatric Anesthesia Associates Medical Group  Pediatric Anesthesia Associates Medical Group  Pediatric Anesthesia Associates Medical Group  Steven Cachero MD  Community Medical Providers Centers  William L Ebbeling MD Inc  Community Medical Providers Centers  Lydia Sanchez MD  Community Medical Providers Centers  Leonard R Thompson MD  Helen R Rockas MD  Valley Pediatric Medical Group  Narala and Madireddy MD Professional Corp.  Central Valley Pediatrics  Guillermo Sandoval MD  Joelle C O'Neil DO  Fresno Children's Medical Group  Fresno Children's Medical Group  Fresno Children's Medical Group  Fresno Children's Medical Group  Fresno Children's Medical Group Hanford, CaliforniaUpcoming 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 Hanford
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