Childhood Skin Disorders: Genetic Study of the Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease)

Abstract

Generally known as the "Fifth Disease", Erythema Infectiosum is a condition primarily characterized by its lacy exanthema like a slapped cheek appearance. This disease is generally targeted to young kids (some as young as toddlers) due to intact with human parvovirus (Erythrovirus). Early stages of symptoms begin within the 7 days' time frame after the infection from PV-B19. The symptoms usually last for 2-3 days.