Parvovirus B19, an erythrovirus that mostly affects younger age groups, is known to cause negative effects in the patient’s skin, including mild to severe rashes.
The symptoms of this viral infection will usually manifest within 14 days of acquiring the virus, which is why it is difficult to detect. Although it is mostly seen in children, there are certain cases where adults are affected as well. This condition is known as Fifth Disease or medically termed as Erythema infectiosum. Here are the 10 common signs and symptoms of fifth disease.
1. Exanthem
One common symptom of fifth disease is exanthem, a medical condition that is frequently seen in children. It can be described as having a skin rash that rapidly spreads to different parts of the body. Exanthem is a non-specific symptom since there are other illnesses that can trigger this symptom, including drug side effects, autoimmune disorders, or intoxication.
However, the most common types of exanthem that can be seen in patients with the fifth disease are rubeola or measles, roseola, and erythema infectiosum. These rashes manifest more in kids than with adults. If a child is suffering from small bump-like rashes that mainly appear on the face, it may indicate a possible fifth disease.
