Fifth Disease Center - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles * Nikkei Pediatric Medical Group  Los Angeles County Department of Health  Nikkei Pediatric Medical Group  Internal Medicine & Pediatrics  Universal Care Medical Group  Ellis N Beesley Jr. MD  Arliene O Yap MD  HealthCare Partners Medical Group Los Angeles  HealthCare Partners Medical Group Los Angeles  Kimberly E Uyeda MD  Northeast Community Clinic  Northeast Community Clinic  Victor G Carabello MD  White Memorial Pediatrics Medical Group  White Memorial Medical Center Neonatal  White Memorial Medical Center Neonatal  Pediatric & Family Medical Center  White Memorial Pediatrics Medical Group  White Memorial Pediatrics Medical Group  White Memorial Pediatrics Medical Group  White Memorial Medical Center Neonatal  Jimmy T Uy MD  White Memorial Pediatrics Medical Group  Bertrand Marcano MD Inc  Holy Mary Medical Clinic  Holy Mary Medical Clinic  Yovana Bruno Pediatric Care  Laddaran Medical Group Inc  Horacio G Lopez MD  Bertrand Marcano MD Inc  Rolando S Mercader MD Inc  Annapoorani Thenappan MD  S & S Medical Group Inc  Los Angeles Medical Center  Alicia Laano MD  Childrens Hospital Newborn and Critical Care  Astrid H Heger MD  Sung Jang Kim MD  Ivette C Pena MD  Ji Baik Kim MD  Won C Kim MD  Reynaldo L Makabali MD  Diane J Henderson MD  Claude Hudson Clinic  St John's Well Child & Family Center Downtown Clinic  Claude Hudson Clinic  Shriners Hospitals for Children Los Angeles  White Memorial Medical Center  University Park Health Center Medical Services  Guadalupe C Pedrano MD Inc  Sunset Family Clinic  Susana Santiago-Soriano MD  Sung J Hong MD  Mi-Jeong Lee MD  Womens Healthcare  B Chang & M Chang MDs  QueensCare Family Clinic Wilshire Clinic  QueensCare Family Clinic  Clinica De Los Angeles  In Sook Rhee MD  Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles Cardiology  University Childrens Med Group  Children's Hospital of Los Angeles Orthopaedics  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatrics  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatrics  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatrics  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles  Ralph M Watchi MD  Paulina M Baquiran MD  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatrics  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatrics  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatrics  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatrics  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatrics  University Childrens Med Group  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatrics  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatrics  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatrics  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatrics  Marcos Kotoyan MD  Kamoltip Kunna MD  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatrics  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatrics  A Mossahebi MD  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatrics  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatrics  Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles Medical Genetics  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatrics  University Childrens Med Group  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatrics  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatrics  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatrics  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatrics  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatrics  Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatrics  Sung S Choi MD  Ronald A Pitts MD  Clinica Pacifica  Paul M Fleiss MD  Gentle Circumcision Inc Los Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles is one of the world's centers of business, international trade, entertainment, culture, media, fashion, science, technology, and education. It is home to renowned institutions covering a broad range of professional and cultural fields, and is one of the most substantial economic engines within the United States. As the home base of Hollywood, it is known as the "Entertainment Capital of the World", leading the world in the creation of motion pictures, television production and recorded music. The importance of the entertainment business to the city has led many celebrities to call Los Angeles and its surrounding suburbs home. Upcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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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 DiseaseThrombocytopenia (Low Platelet Count) » What is thrombocytopenia?Thrombocytopenia is a lower than normal number of platelets in the blood. Platelets are one of the components of the blood along with white and red blood cells. Platelets play an important role in clotting and bleeding. Platelets are made in the bone marrow similar to other cells in the blood such as, white blood cells and red blood cells. Platelets originate from megakaryocytes which are large cells found in the bone marrow. The fragments of these megakaryocytes are platelets that are released into the blood stream. The circulating platelets make up about two third of the platelets that are released from the bone marrow. The other one third is typically stored (sequestered) in the spleen. Platelets, in general, have a brief 7 to 10 days life in the blood, after which they are removed from the blood circulation. The number of platelets in the blood is referred to as the platelet count and is normally betw... Other Related Fifth Disease ArticlesEmergency Contact for Los Angeles
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