Abstract
The fifth disease which is known by many other names is characterized by fever rash and redness of the skin. It is caused by a small DNA virus named Parvovirus B19.The disease occurs more frequently in children and usually self controlled. Sometimes the symptoms may not be even manifested. The disease usually outbreaks in winter and spring and there is no vaccine available till today. The virus can cause aplastic crisis in chronic hemolytic anemia patients. Infection during pregnancy is also fatal. The spread is usually through respiratory droplets and non computerized investigated infected blood transfusion. Correct diagnosis can be only made by fully computerized ELISA technique. Treatment is symptomatic including increase in fluid intake and acetaminophen but aspirin should be avoided as it may increase chance of hemorrhage and thereby may worsen the condition.
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