Erythema infectiosum (fifth disease) occurrence in Iowa.
Review of Iowa school nurse surveillance for erythema infectiosum, or fifth disease (FD), since 1973 demonstrated occurrence yearly except 1985 without a clear pattern of disease spread. We conclude that FD is more common than previously recognized. Failure to identify cases representing the background incidence of disease may account for underreporting.
Naides
S J
SJ
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City 52242.
D002648:Child; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D004812:Epidemiologic Methods; D004890:Erythema / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007484:Iowa; D010322:Parvoviridae Infections / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012572:School Health Services; D012621:Seasons