Fifth disease is often confused with other conditions with similar symptoms, including:
- Viral infections that produce a rash, such as German measles (rubella) or scarlet fever.
- Allergic reactions that cause a rash, such as reactions to medications or other substances.
- Diseases that affect the joints, such as arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus.
Credits
| Author | Debby Golonka, MPH |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Christine Hahn, MD - Epidemiology |
| Last Updated | March 7, 2007 |
Author:Debby Golonka, MPH
Medical Review:
Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Christine Hahn, MD - Epidemiology
Christine Hahn, MD - Epidemiology
Last Updated: 03/07/2007
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