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Fifth disease, also known as erythema infectiosum and slapped cheek syndrome, [3] is a common and contagious disease caused by infection with parvovirus B19. [4] This virus was discovered in 1975 and can cause other diseases besides fifth disease. [5]
Parvovirus B19 infection may affect the development of arthritis. [11] In adults (and perhaps some children), parvovirus B19 can lead to a seronegative arthritis which is usually easily controlled with analgesics. [41] Women are approximately twice as likely as men to experience arthritis after parvovirus infection.
Human bocavirus 1 is a common cause of acute respiratory tract infection, especially in young children, wheezing being a common symptom. Other parvoviruses associated with different diseases in humans include human parvovirus 4 and human bufavirus, though the manner by which these viruses cause disease is unclear. [6]
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When due to a cancer, the bumps tend to be fewer, firmer and larger. [2] The condition can occur following infection of an unborn baby with rubella, cytomegalovirus, toxoplasmosis, or coxsackie virus. [4] Other viral causes include parvovirus B19 and herpes simplex. [1]
While rare cases have been attributed to infection with parvovirus B19, the majority of cases are not related to parvovirus infection. This is in contrast to transient aplastic crisis, seen in patients with hemoglobinopathies such as sickle cell disease, which is usually caused by parvovirus infection. [1] [2]
Human bocavirus (HBoV) is the name given to all viruses in the genus Bocaparvovirus of virus family Parvoviridae [2] that are known to infect humans. HBoV1 and HBoV3 (and gorilla bocaparvovirus) are members of species Primate bocaparvovirus 1 whereas viruses HBoV2 and HBoV4 belong to species Primate bocaparvovirus 2.
There are many conditions which can cause rashes with a similar appearance to a malar rash. [1] These include: lupus erythematosus [3] pellagra [4] dermatomyositis [5] Bloom syndrome [6] Rosacea, a long-term skin condition characterized by a red rash, usually on the face. Lupus causes up to 96% of all cases of malar rash. [3]