You are waiting in your car, the bell rings and your little one comes running over to tell you all about the school day. But wait, what has happened to her face? Is she going to be okay?
The most common causes of contagious viral rashes in children are as follows:
Erythema Infectiosum
Erythema Infectiosum (aka Fifth Disease or Slapped Cheek Disease) is caused by the Parvovirus B19. Fever is often low-grade or absent. This rash begins with bright red cheeks (looks as though your child was “slapped” across the cheek). 1-2 days later a red, itchy rash (which can be made of raised bumps or flat spots) appears on the arms then spreads ...
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Contageous Viral Rashes
You are waiting in your car, the bell rings and your little one comes running over to tell you all about the school day. But wait, what has happened to her face? Is she going to be okay?
The most common causes of contagious viral rashes in children are as follows:
Erythema Infectiosum
Erythema Infectiosum (aka Fifth Disease or Slapped Cheek Disease) is caused by the Parvovirus B19. Fever is often low-grade or absent. This rash begins with bright red cheeks (looks as though your child was “slapped” across the cheek). 1-2 days later a red, itchy rash (which can be made of raised bumps or flat spots) appears on the arms then spreads ...
