Erythema infectiosum: Difference between revisions
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**Lasts 4-5d | **Lasts 4-5d | ||
*Macular erythema develops on trunk/limbs 2d after apperance of facial rash | *Macular erythema develops on trunk/limbs 2d after apperance of facial rash | ||
**distinctive aspect of rash: faces with central clearing, giving a reticulated or lacy appearance | |||
**May last 1wk | **May last 1wk | ||
*Assoc symptoms include fever, HA, sore throat, cough, coryza, N/V | *Assoc symptoms include fever, HA, sore throat, cough, coryza, N/V | ||
Revision as of 15:47, 31 August 2014
- Caused by parvovirus B19
- "Slapped cheeks" rash
- Abrupt appeance
- Spares eyelids and chin
- Lasts 4-5d
- Macular erythema develops on trunk/limbs 2d after apperance of facial rash
- distinctive aspect of rash: faces with central clearing, giving a reticulated or lacy appearance
- May last 1wk
- Assoc symptoms include fever, HA, sore throat, cough, coryza, N/V