ALLMedicine™ Erythema Infectiosum Center

Jan 3rd, 2022 - Annular configuration is conspicuous in the clinical manifestation of many skin diseases and can be helpful for the diagnosis and differential diagnosis. Variations may include arciform, ring-form, annular, circinate, serpiginous, gyrated, polycyc...

Jul 1st, 2021 - Erythema infectiosum is a contagious viral infection Overview of Viral Infections A virus is composed of nucleic acid, either DNA or RNA, surrounded by a protein coat. It requires a living cell in which to multiply. A viral infection can lead to a...

Jul 1st, 2021 - Erythema infectiosum is a contagious viral infection Overview of Viral Infections A virus is composed of nucleic acid, either DNA or RNA, surrounded by a protein coat. It requires a living cell in which to multiply. A viral infection can lead to a...

Jul 1st, 2021 - Erythema infectiosum is a contagious viral infection Overview of Viral Infections A virus is composed of nucleic acid, either DNA or RNA, surrounded by a protein coat. It requires a living cell in which to multiply. A viral infection can lead to a...

Jun 9th, 2021 - Parvovirus B19 has been identified as the cause of erythema infectiosum, a common childhood illness. Also known as fifth disease, this virus is highly contagious among school-age children, especially during the winter months when outbreaks within ...

Feb 11th, 2015 - This guideline reviews the evidence relating to the effects of parvovirus B19 on the pregnant woman and fetus, and discusses the management of women who are exposed to, who are at risk of developing, or who develop parvovirus B19 infection in preg...

Nov 8th, 2018 - The diagnosis of erythema infectiosum usually is based on clinical presentation alone, and a workup for patients with the classic presentation is not necessary. For patients with other signs or symptoms associated with human PV-B19 or for exposure...

Jun 27th, 2018 - Human parvovirus B19 can sometimes cause the appearance of multiple bullae alone, a pattern not typically seen with parvovirus B19 infections, reported Shoko Yoshii, MD, and his associates at the National Center for Child Health and Development in.

Apr 11th, 2018 - Erythema infectiosum, also known as fifth disease, is a viral exanthem linked to parvovirus B19. Generally, school-aged children are most often affected.

May 5th, 2016 - The patient’s “slapped-cheek” appearance led to the diagnosis: fifth disease (erythema infectiosum). The name of the diagnosis derives from the fact that it represents the fifth of 6 common childhood viral exanthems.

Oct 1st, 2014 - PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS › Reserve serologic testing for parvovirus B19 for pregnant women with known exposure to the virus, immunocompromised individuals, or patients with chronic hemolytic conditions or severe or persistent arthropathy. B › Keep.