*What is the fifth disease?
5th disease (Erythema Infectiosum) is a disease similar to measles or scarlet fever.
*Is fifth disease an infectious disease? In what ways is it transmitted?
5. The disease is a very contagious disease and is transmitted through respiratory secretions and blood.
*So, is it a dangerous disease?
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No, it is a disease with a benign course and it heals spontaneously without the need for treatment and it progresses in 3 periods.
*How do these periods progress?
-In the 1st period, there is a moderate fever and typical rash. A butterfly-shaped rash on the face attracts attention. The cheeks are red, as if they had been slapped, and there is pallor around the mouth. In this state, it can be confused with scarlet fever.
-In the 2nd period, there are red, raised skin, lace-like rashes that first appear on the arms and legs and then spread to the body.
-In the 3rd period, the rash disappears and then appears again. Rashes may intensify with increased fever or exposure to the sun.
*So how many days does the disease last? During which periods is it contagious?
The disease lasts 3-5 days and after the rash appears, the patient is no longer contagious.
*Is it dangerous if pregnant women are infected?
< br /> Yes, if it is infected in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, it can cause severe anemia in the baby. For this reason, children with this disease should not be brought close to pregnant women.
*So what is the 6th disease, is it similar to the 5th disease?
The sixth disease is not very similar to the 5th disease. . The 6th disease, which we call roseola infantum, is an infectious disease with a benign course that is common during infancy and childhood. The disease is seen in children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years.
*How does it spread?
*What are the characteristics and course of the disease?
-Febrile period: The typical symptom of the disease is a very high fever that lasts more than 3-4 days. The fever may rise up to 40-41 degrees and the patient may experience febrile seizures during this period.
-Rash period: After the febrile period ends, the rash period begins. In contrast to the 5th disease, the rash begins on the trunk, is widespread, raised from the skin and red in color. It fades and disappears within 24 hours.
*Are there any findings other than rash and high fever?
In some patients, swelling of the eyelids develops before the rash and joint pain may occur. Additionally, some patients may have widespread lymph node swelling in the head and neck.
*Can it recur after experiencing it once?
No, like many rash diseases, it lasts a lifetime. It leaves immunity for a long time. To prevent convulsions, fever should be reduced with antipyretics during the febrile period.
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