Guest guest Posted February 25, 2002 Report Share Posted February 25, 2002 a, I respectfully disagree. I had fifth's disease about four years ago. In my uneducated opinion it is entirely different. The key thing with fifth's disease is the light lacey rash. It is pink and even though it got somewhat bright, it looks nothing like the deep redness I can have on my face. The fifth's also does not have the flushing, and on a personal note, something not mentioned in the article it that it itched. I would have gladly let myself have the worst case of poison ivy I have ever had rather than have fifths again. I think fifths also has a very short life span. Does someone with more knowledge have any ideas? > >To: rosacea-support > >Subject: Fifth Disease >Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 15:15:38 -0600 > >In wondering if we all do indeed have cea, I found the following >information... > >a > >What is " fifth disease " ? > >Fifth disease (also known as " erythema infectiosum " ) is so named because in >the pre-vaccination era, it was frequently the " fifth disease " that a child >would develop. Fifth disease is caused by a virus known as parvovirus B 19. >About 50% of adults have been infected with the virus but do not remember >having it because it often does not cause symptoms. >What are the symptoms of fifth disease? > >Fifth disease generally occurs in children between 5-15 years of age, but >can affect any age group, including adults. It most commonly occurs during >the winter and spring. The illness begins with a low-grade fever and >malaise >(a sense of not feeling well). This is followed by a characteristic bright >red rash on the cheeks (the so called " slapped cheeks " rash). Finally, a >fine, red, lace-like rash can develop over the rest of the body. This rash >may last for 5 days to a week and occasionally comes and goes for up to 3 >weeks. The other symptoms are usually gone by the time the rash appears. > >While the illness is not serious in children, 80% (4 out of 5) of adults >with fifth disease can have joint aches and pains. This arthritis may >become >a long term problem. People with arthritis from fifth disease usually have >stiffness in the morning, with redness and swelling of the same joints on >both sides of the body (a " symmetrical " arthritis). The joints most >commonly >involved are the knees, fingers, and wrists. > >What are the serious complications of fifth disease? > >Rarely, patients have difficulties forming a normal number of white and red >blood cells as a result of fifth disease. This complication can be fatal, >but is exceedingly rare. > >Pregnant women (who have not previously had the illness) should avoid >contact with patients who have fifth disease. The fifth disease virus can >infect the fetus prior to birth. And, while no birth defects have been >reported as a result of fifth disease, it can cause the death of the unborn >fetus. The risk of fetal death is 5-10% if the mother becomes infected. > >What is the treatment for fifth disease? > >The treatment is supportive only. Fluids, acetaminophen, and rest are >important. Antibiotics are of no use in the treatment of fifth disease >since >it is a viral illness. In those with persistent arthritis, antiinflammatory >medications, such as ibuprofen or naproxen can be used. > >How is the virus spread and should I be isolated if I have fifth disease? > >The virus of fifth disease is spread mostly by droplets. This means that >when an infected person coughs or sneezes, the virus can be spread. >However, >once the rash is present, the person is usually no longer infectious and >need not be isolated. > > > >-- >Please read the list highlights before posting to the whole group >(http://rosacea.ii.net/toc.html). Your post will be delayed if you don't >give a meaningful subject or trim your reply text. You must change the >subject when replying to a digest ! > >See http://www.drnase.com for info on his recently published book. > >To leave the list send an email to >rosacea-support-unsubscribe > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2002 Report Share Posted February 25, 2002 > I respectfully disagree. I had fifth's disease about four years ago. In > my uneducated opinion it is entirely different. The key thing with fifth's > disease is the light lacey rash. It is pink and even though it got somewhat > bright, it looks nothing like the deep redness I can have on my face. The > fifth's also does not have the flushing, and on a personal note, something > not mentioned in the article it that it itched. I would have gladly let > myself have the worst case of poison ivy I have ever had rather than have > fifths again. I think fifths also has a very short life span. Does someone > with more knowledge have any ideas? Well, all I can do is copy into an e-mail what I find on the Internet, so it's not really me that you are disagreeing with *smiles* ... but, that's okay *grins*. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2002 Report Share Posted February 25, 2002 > I respectfully disagree. I had fifth's disease about four years ago. In > my uneducated opinion it is entirely different. The key thing with fifth's > disease is the light lacey rash. It is pink and even though it got somewhat > bright, it looks nothing like the deep redness I can have on my face. The > fifth's also does not have the flushing, and on a personal note, something > not mentioned in the article it that it itched. I would have gladly let > myself have the worst case of poison ivy I have ever had rather than have > fifths again. I think fifths also has a very short life span. Does someone > with more knowledge have any ideas? Well, all I can do is copy into an e-mail what I find on the Internet, so it's not really me that you are disagreeing with *smiles* ... but, that's okay *grins*. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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