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Symptoms of Fifth Disease


In children, fifth disease produces a characteristic rash that progresses through three stages.
Initially, a bright red rash develops on both cheeks (as if the cheeks have been slapped). The area around the mouth will look relatively pale.
One to four days later, a slightly raised pink rash appears on the upper part of the arms and legs and spreads to the lower limbs and sometimes the trunk. The rash has a lacelike pattern, with some areas of clearing.
In the th...Read the full article