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  • Title: Conjunctivitis associated with fifth disease in a child: a case report.
    Author: Scharre JE, Veith J.
    Journal: J Am Optom Assoc; 1996 Dec; 67(12):763-6. PubMed ID: 9286318.
    Abstract:
    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. METHODS/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.
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