Fifth disease (aka slapped cheek syndrome) is one of several possible manifestations of infection by parvovirus B19. It is known as "5th disease" because of its place on the standard list of rash-causing childhood diseases (i.e. 1 measles, 2 scarlet fever, 3 rubella, 4 Dukes' disease, 5 Fifth disease, 6 roseola infantum).

• Low grade fever
• Headache
• Rash

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• Cold-like Sx, e.g. runny or stuffy nose

• Parvovirus B19 (from Latin “parvum” meaning “small&rdquo was the 1st known human virus in the Parvoviridae family, measuring only 23-26nm in diameter, ranking amongst the smallest DNA viruses. It is most known for causing disease in the pediatric population however it can also affect adults

• Measles
• Scarlet fever
• Rubella
• Dukes' disease
• Erythema infectiosum
• Roseola infantum