Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum) is a viral infection caused by parvovirus B19. It causes a red cheek rash, earning the name "slapped cheek disease." ...
The infections are generally mild and cause a chest cold. But it can persist for weeks and cause a fever, chest pain and other symptoms. In rare cases, people end up hospitalized. There is no ...
Death often results from multi-organ failure. 2. Severity: About 20% of infections are severe. 3. Symptoms: Early symptoms include fever, chills, sore throat, chest pain and back pain. After seven ...