Conjunctivitis associated with fifth disease in a child: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Erythema infectiosum, fifth disease, is a mildly contagious childhood illness that may present with viral conjunctivitis. It is characterized by a facial rash with a "slapped-cheek" appearance and "lacy-like" rash on the trunk and extremities. Fifth disease is believed to be caused by parvovirus B19.


RESULTS
A case of 10-year-old child with fifth disease and conjunctivitis is presented.


CONCLUSIONS
The progression, differential diagnosis, and management of fifth disease are reviewed.
Scharre
J E
JE
Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago 60616, USA.
Veith
J
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D000867:Anterior Chamber / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D003236:Conjunctivitis, Viral / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D016731:Erythema Infectiosum / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014792:Visual Acuity