Fifth Disease Center - Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas * San Martin Medical Clinic at South Gate  Adelaida V Resuello MD  Centro Medico Familiar  University of Nevada School of Medicine  University of Nevada School of Medicine  UMC Pinto Ln  University of Nevada School of Medicine  Apex Medical Center  UMC Pediatric Care Center  Sotero F Fabela MD  Desert Pediatrics  Redrock Medical Center  University of Nevada School of Medicine  University of Nevada School of Medicine  El Dorado Medical Center  Lake Mead Pediatrics  Desert Pediatrics  University of Nevada School of Medicine  University of Nevada School of Medicine  Amarjit Pannu MD  El Dorado Medical Center  University of Nevada School of Medicine  Mira Mogler MD  Civic Center Pediatrics  Nevada Health Centers North Las Vegas Family Health Center  Kids Clinic  Medical Management & Billing Network  Sanjay W Kandoth MD  Canyon Gate Pediatrics  Esther A Akogyeram MD  Bond Pediatrics  William Craig MD  James D Swift MD  Teresita L Melocoton MD  Southern Nevada Medical & Pediatric Associates  Desert Orthopaedic Center  Renu Batra MD  Bernstein Pediatrics  Jose Gregorio Medical Center  Oshiro Pediatrics  Oshiro Pediatrics  Elsa VonSchulenburg MD  Southwest Medical Associates Inc  Southwest Medical Associates Inc  Nevada Health Centers  Southwest Medical Associates Nellis Blvd  Southwest Medical Associates Inc  Teng C Ong MD  Mary Kiepert MD  Wee Care Pediatrics  Wee Care Pediatrics  Northwest Pediatrics  Swanlake Medical Center  ACI Pediatrics  Box Canyon Primary Care  Southwest Medical Associates Pediatrics  Southwest Medical Associates Pediatrics  Southwest Medical Associates Pediatrics  Southwest Medical Associates Pediatrics  Mountainview Pediatrics  Fremont Children's Clinic  Foothills Pediatrics  Fremont Children's Clinic  Fremont Children's Clinic  Foothills Pediatrics  Foothills Pediatrics  Fremont Children's Clinic  Foothills Pediatrics  Desert Pediatrics  Fremont Children's Clinic  University Ear Nose & Throat  Fremont Children's Clinic  Fremont Children's Clinic  Desert Pediatrics  West Tropicana Medical Center  Allan J Ebbin MD  The Pediatric Center  Spring Valley Medical  Khursheeda Pathan & Jagannath Surpure MDs  Khursheeda Pathan & Jagannath Surpure MDs  Southern Nevada Internal Medicine & Pediatrics  Tri Star Pediatrics  Arezo Fathie MD  Fremont Childrens Clinic Durango  Fremont Childrens Clinic Durango  St Rose Pediatric  St Rose Pediatric  St Rose Pediatric  St Rose Pediatric  St Rose Pediatric  St Rose Pediatric  Fremont Children's Clinic  Fremont Children's Clinic  Fremont Children's Clinic  Southwest Medical Associates Sienna Heights  Southwest Medical Associates Sienna Heights  South Valley Pediatric Center  Anthem Pediatrics  Pioneer Pediatrics  Sunshine Valley Pediatrics Las Vegas, NevadaLas Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. Las Vegas, which bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, is famous for the number of casino resorts and associated entertainment. Upcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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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 Las Vegas
Nearby Las Vegas Hospitals *Horizon Specialty Hospital Valley Hospital Medical Center University Medical Center North Vista Hospital Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Las Vegas Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center Kindred Hospital Las Vegas at Desert Springs Hospital Kindred Hospital Las Vegas Flamingo Campus Progressive Hospital Kindred Hospital Las Vegas Sahara Campus Harmon Medical & Rehabilitation Hospital Desert Willow Treatment Center Rawson Neal Psychiatric Hospital Red Rock Behavioral Health Hospital Montevista Hospital HEALTHSOUTH Hospital at Tenaya Mike O'Callagan Federal Hospital MountainView Hospital Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center Summerlin Hospital Medical Center St Rose Dominican Hospital San Martin Campus Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center St Rose Dominican Hospitals Siena Campus HEALTHSOUTH Henderson Rehabilitation Hospital St Rose Dominican Hospitals Rose de Lima Campus Boulder City Hospital Featured Articles*Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |
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