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My 6 yr old granddaughter went to ER the other day, doctor said she has Fifth's Dis-Ease, it could have been any number of things with her symptoms but he right off said Fifth's (her and my daughter who is due in July/Aug were tested today)

Parvovirus B19 infection during pregnancy may cause problems for the unborn child. Some fetuses may develop severe anemia if the mother is infected while pregnant - especially if the infection occurs during the first half of the pregnancy. In some cases, this anemia is so severe that the fetus doesn't survive. Fortunately, about half of all pregnant women are immune from having had a previous infection with parvovirus. Serious problems occur in less than 5% of women who become infected during pregnancy.

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fifth disease produces a distinctive red rash on the face that makes the child appear to have a slapped cheek. The rash then spreads down the body and to the arms and legs. Fifth disease (also called erythema infectiosum) is a viral illness caused by parvovirus B19. Parvovirus B19 is a human virus - it is not the same parvovirus that veterinarians may be concerned about in pets, especially dogs, and it cannot be passed from humans to animals or vice versa.

Signs and Symptoms
Fifth disease begins with a low-grade fever, headache, and mild cold-like symptoms (a stuffy or runny nose). These symptoms pass, and the illness seems to be gone until a rash appears a few days later. The bright red rash typically begins on the face. Several days later, the rash spreads and red blotches (usually lighter in color) extend down to the trunk, arms, and legs. The rash usually spares the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. As the centers of the blotches begin to clear, the rash takes on a lacy net-like appearance. Children younger than 10 years of age are most likely to get the rash.

http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/fifth.html