Article: Two month's ago I got Fifth's disease, and I got an awful rash. How do you get Fifth's disease.(Ask Dr. Cory)

Dear Dr. Cory:

Two months ago I got Fifth's disease, and I got an awful rash. How do you get Fifth's disease?

Vincenza Bick Frankfort, New York

Dear Vincenza:

Fifth's disease is caused by a parvovirus. This virus can cause a sore throat, itching, mild fever, headaches, and a rash. It is contagious (can be spread from one person to another). You probably got it from a person who had the disease but had not yet gotten the rash - that's when the disease can be spread.

Fifth's disease causes a rash that appears in stages. The first stage shows a bright red rash on the face, especially on the cheeks. The person often looks like his cheeks ...

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