Fifth Disease - Kid's Health Tips - DrTummy.com

Michael Davis, MD, pediatrician, discusses fifth disease, Parvovirus B19 infection, or erythema infectiosum in kids.

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[munkiemee]

I've got this >.< SO ITCHY. I'm swollen everywhere and my feet hurt alot when I walk. How long does the swelling last for? I've heard for a few months and even up to 7 years! I can't live with this swelling, its horrible. Does it go quickly? My neck is so red, its disgusting.

[Nazrulhaique]

I have this disease right now. And i'm 19 :(

[sidaiz]

How do you threat the itch part?

[2ndSSBggydbluds]

Im 18 and I think ive got it, my mum works at the local primary school and after school club - thus I think she may have contracted it and passed it onto me.

I have very red cheeks atm and have been feeling tired for a good couple of weeks.

[blueeyedbaby210]

i can beat getting it at 10. imagine getting it at 20! it itched horribly. and i was SO tired. whoever said it was a preschool disease was wrong!

[OTAPlayer5150]

I randomly remember having this in elementary school and for recreational basketball in my teens, never itched or anything though. First time I've even searched it online as far as I know. My elementary school made a big deal if it like it could spread... got me :S lol

[ilyAlwaysAndForeverr]

I had the rashes for a year , its caused by being out in the sun, or a hot shower

[LOLXDOXO]

dude im 10 and i have it now im not kidding it itching god can you give me tips??????????

[natesmom2244]

what is the difference between fifth disease and erythema multiforme? they can't be the same. i think my son has fifth disease but the doctor says he has the other...which i dont believe because these rashes look very different.

[iheartsoccer1]

i have erythema