Medical Definition of Erythema infectiosum

1. An acute viral infection (human parvovirus) in children that manifests with a fever and a unique facial rash (slapped cheek appearance). After 1-2 days the rash will often spread to the extremities and trunk. The illness is nonserious and self-limiting. Environmental factors such as sunlight, hot baths and emotional factors can cause the rash to recur. Referred to as fifth disease or erythema infectiosum. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Erythema Infectiosum

erythema annulare centrifugum
erythema annulare rheumaticum
erythema arthriticum epidemicum
erythema bullosum
erythema caloricum
erythema chronicum migrans
erythema circinatum
erythema dose
erythema dyschromicum perstans
erythema elevatum diutinum
erythema exfoliativa
erythema figuratum perstans
erythema fugax
erythema gyratum
erythema induratum
erythema infectiosum (current term)
erythema intertrigo
erythema iris
erythema keratodes
erythema marginatum
erythema migrans
erythema multiforme
erythema multiforme bullosum
erythema multiforme exudativum
erythema multiforme major
erythema neonatorum
erythema nodosum
erythema nodosum leprosum
erythema nodosum migrans
erythema palmare hereditarium

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