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Fifth Disease (842 words) |
 | Fifth disease is a viral infection caused by human parvovirus B19. |
| Fifth disease is not a reportable disease in Wisconsin. |
| In most instances, fifth disease is a relatively mild, self-limited rash illness of childhood; recent studies indicate, however, that infection with parvovirus B19 in rare instances can lead to serious complications. |
| Fifth Disease (1289 words) |
| Fifth disease begins with a low-grade fever, headache, and mild cold-like symptoms (a stuffy or runny nose). |
| Because the rash of fifth disease is an immune reaction (a defense response launched by the body against foreign substances like germs) that occurs after the infection has passed, a child is usually not contagious once the rash appears. |
| Fifth disease is caused by a virus, and it cannot be treated with antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections. |
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