Fifth Disease Center - Palmdale, CA
Palmdale 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 Palmdale * Sierra Medical Group  Pegasus Medical Group  Andrew L Teperson MD  Fariborz Satey MD  Edralin Pediatric Center  High Desert Medical Group  High Desert Medical Group  High Desert Medical Group  High Desert Medical Group  VIP Complete Family Care  Maya M Vazirani MD  Sierra Medical Group  Birendra N Das MD  Lawrence Tsang MD  Lawrence Tsang MD  Penmatsa N Varma MD  AV Pediatrics Allergy and Family Medicine  AV Pediatrics Allergy and Family Medicine  Facey Medical Group Canyon Country  Facey Medical Group Canyon Country  Descanso Pediatric Huntington Med  Robinson & Baker MDs  Descanso Pediatric Huntington Med  Descanso Pediatric Huntington Med  Descanso Pediatric Huntington Med  Descanso Pediatric Huntington Med  Robinson & Baker MDs  Descanso Pediatric Huntington Med  Descanso Pediatric Huntington Med  Prima Health Care  Prima Health Care  Margaret Zdarzyl MD  Krishan Vashistha MD  Eaton Canyon Pediatric Group  Eaton Canyon Pediatric Group  Olive View Medical Center  UCLA Olive View Medical Center Pediatrics  UCLA Olive View Medical Center Pediatrics  UCLA Olive View Medical Center Pediatrics  UCLA Olive View Medical Center Pediatrics  UCLA Olive View Medical Center Pediatrics  Northeast Valley Health Corporation  Northeast Valley Health Corporation  Facey Medical Group Copperhill  Facey Medical Group Copperhill  Facey Medical Group Copperhill  Facey Medical Group Copperhill  Won Cho MD & John Frank MD  Won Cho MD & John Frank MD  Pasadena Childrens Medical Group  Pasadena Childrens Medical Group  Steven Nishibayashi MD  Children's Clinic  Serra Community Medical Clinic  Marsha H Gerro MD  Children's Clinic  Children's Clinic  Serra Community Medical Clinic  Serra Community Medical Clinic  Serra Community Medical Clinic  Serra Community Medical Clinic  Children's Clinic  NE Valley Health Corp  Glendale Pediatrics  Glendale Pediatrics  Choa Chan MD  Glendale Pediatrics  Glendale Pediatrics  NE Valley Health Corp  Glendale Pediatrics  Glendale Pediatrics  NE Valley Health Corp  NE Valley Health Corp  NE Valley Health Corp  NE Valley Health Corp  NE Valley Health Corp  NE Valley Health Corp  San Fernando Health Center  Hargurmeet Sandhu MD  Anesthesia Partners of North Valley Medical Associates  C Walker & J Mangoni MDs  C Walker & J Mangoni MDs  Pediatric Associates of Pasadena  Mark A Hoffman MD  Pediatric Associates of Pasadena  Pediatric Associates of Pasadena  Pediatric Associates of Pasadena  Pediatric Associates of Pasadena  Huntington Plaza Pediatric Group  Bernardine A Celoni MD  Huntington Plaza Pediatric Group  Rose City Pediatrics  Bernardine A Celoni MD  Huntington Plaza Pediatric Group  Southern California Orthopedic Institute  Vigen Zargarian MD  Rose City Pediatrics  Huntington Plaza Pediatric Group  Rose City Pediatrics  Simonian & Verzinkian MDs Palmdale, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-28
2012-06-10
2012-06-10
2012-06-16
2012-06-23
2012-08-25
2012-08-25
2012-09-22
2012-09-30
2012-10-07
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 Palmdale
Nearby Palmdale Hospitals *Lancaster Community Hospital Antelope Valley Hospital Olive View UCLA Medical Center Verdugo Hills Hospital Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Pacifica Hospital of the Valley Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Aurora Las Encinas Hospital Glendale Adventist Medical Center Huntington Hospital Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center Methodist Hospital Mission Community Hospital Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center City of Hope National Medical Center Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center San Gabriel Valley Medical Center Valley Presbyterian Hospital Hollywood Community Hospital of Van Nuys Foothill Presbyterian Hospital Alhambra Hospital Medical Center East Valley Hospital Medical Center Northridge Hospital Medical Center Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Sherman Oaks Hospital Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center Gateways Hospital & Mental Health Center 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. |
Suggested Reading on Fifth Disease by Our Doctors
-
Related Diseases & Conditions
3 articles-
Thrombocytopenia (Low Platelet Count)
- Thrombocytopenia refers to a decreased number of platelets in the blood. There are many causes of thrombocytopenia such as decreased platelet production (viral infections for example rubella, mumps, chickenpox, hepatitis C, and HIV); increased platelet destruction or consumption (for example sulfonamide antibiotics, heparin, blood transfusions, and lupus); or increased splenic sequestration (enlarged spleen due to conditions for example liver disease, blood cancers, and more). Treatment of thrombocytopenia depends on the cause.
-
Measles
- Measles (rubeola) is a highly contagious disease that's caused by a virus. Symptoms include a rash, high fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes. Treatment focuses on symptom relief. The disease can be prevented with the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine.
-
Septic Arthritis
- Septic arthritis, or infectious arthritis, is infection of one or more joints by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Symptoms and signs of septic arthritis include fever, joint pain, chills, swelling, redness, warmth, and stiffness. Treatment involves antibiotics and the drainage of the infected joint.
-
Thrombocytopenia (Low Platelet Count)
-
Medications
0 articles -
Procedures & Tests
0 articles -
Pictures, Images & Quizzes
3 articles -
Doctor's & Expert's Views
2 articles -
Health News
0 articles -
Health Features
0 articles
