Fifth Disease Center - White Plains, NY
White Plains 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 White Plains * Chester Pediatrics  White Plains Hospital  White Plains Hospital Center  Chester Pediatrics  Chester Pediatrics  Westchester County Dept of Health  Chester Pediatrics  Mayfield Medical Group LLC  Gada D Serafi MD  Caroline Bauman MD  White Plains Pediatric Group PC  White Plains Pediatric Group PC  White Plains Pediatric Group PC  White Plains Pediatric Group PC  Westchester Park Pediatrics  Westchester Medical Group White Plains  Westchester Park Pediatrics  Westchester Medical Group White Plains  Westchester Medical Group White Plains  Westchester Park Pediatrics  Westchester Medical Group White Plains  Westchester Park Pediatrics  Greenburg Health Center Inc  Greenburg Health Center Inc  Greenburg Health Center Inc  Greenburg Health Center Inc  Westchester Pediatrics  Westchester Pediatrics  Westchester Pediatrics  Westchester Pediatrics  Westchester Pediatrics  Westchester Pediatrics  Japanese Medical Practice of Westchester  Caring Pediatrics of White Plains PC  Regional Medical Genetics Center  Regional Medical Genetics Center  Regional Medical Genetics Center  Childrens & Womens Physicians of Westchester  Soundview Pediatric Associates LLP  Soundview Pediatric Associates LLP  Soundview Pediatric Associates LLP  Soundview Pediatric Associates LLP  Soundview Pediatric Associates LLP  Children's Physicians Of Westchester  Children's Physicians Of Westchester  Pediatric Infectious Diseases  Westchester Medical Center Pediatric Pulmonology  Children's Physicians Of Westchester  Childrens & Womens Physicians of Westchester  Children's Physicians Of Westchester  Children's Physicians Of Westchester  Children's Physicians Of Westchester  Pediatric Infectious Diseases  Children's Physicians Of Westchester  Pediatric Infectious Diseases  Children's Physicians Of Westchester  Children's Physicians Of Westchester  University Orthopaedics PC  Children's Physicians Of Westchester  River Valley Pediatrics  Scarsdale Pediatric Associates PC  Scarsdale Pediatric Associates PC  Scarsdale Pediatric Associates PC  Scarsdale Pediatric Associates PC  Westchester Medical Center  Matthew Kates MD & Derek Soohoo MD  James A Pollowitz MD  Blythedale Children's Hospital  Pediatric Ophthalmology of New York  Central Avenue Pediatrics  Central Avenue Pediatrics  Central Avenue Pediatrics  Central Avenue Pediatrics  Pediatric Associates of Westchester  Pediatric Associates of Westchester  Pediatric Associates of Westchester  Pediatric Associates of Westchester  Stephen Boris MD  Pediatric Associates PC  Pediatric Associates PC  Pediatric Associates PC  Pediatric Associates PC  Harrison Pediatrics PLLC  Kira Geraci-Ciardullo MD  Harrison Pediatrics PLLC  Rosa L Spatoliatore DO  Pediatric Associates PC  Pediatric Associates PC  Sue Hahm MD  In Town Pediatrics  Montefiore Medical Group  Cecile Fray MD  Pediatric Station PC  Eastchester Pediatrics  Eastchester Pediatrics  Eastchester Pediatrics  Sarala Devi MD  Larchmont Pediatrics  Postroad Pediatrics  Postroad Pediatrics White Plains, New YorkUpcoming Local Events2012-05-29
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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 White Plains
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