📋Overview
Fifth disease is a common childhood viral illness caused by parvovirus B19. It is also known as erythema infectiosum, a legacy term. The condition is characterized by a distinctive red rash on the face and sometimes on the body. It primarily affects children but can occur in adults. The infection is usually mild and self-limited.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0085273ICD-10-CM
B08.3
MeSH
D016731
SNOMED CT (US)
34730008
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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