Family vacations turn into series of unfortunate events (4) Jul 20, 2008
On other occasions it has been an ear infection, Fifth Disease, and migraines. If a tire is going to go flat, it does it while we are on vacation. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
What's Going Around, First Week of May May 8, 2008
- In Greece, Dr. Laurie Shin is seeing kids with Fifth disease. - In Brighton, Dr. Edward D. Lewis is seeing fevers, sore throats, congestion, and vomiting and diarrhea with a fever. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Abbott's HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) Receives FDA Approval For Moderate to Severe Chronic Plaque Psoriasis Jan 19, 2008
Fifth Disease Indication for HUMIRA Provides Patients with Visible Clearance of Inflamed Skin Lesions Caused by Chronic Autoimmune Disease ABBOTT PARK, Ill. Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ) announced today it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to market HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) as a treatment for adult patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis, an autoimmune disease characterized by skin lesions that are sometimes painful and itchy. (PR Newswire)
Meridian to begin virus vaccine trials Aug 29, 2007
The virus causes "fifth disease," characterized by a rash and low-grade fever in children, and joint swelling in adults. While usually a mild disease, it can cause serious complications for pregnant women and people with sickle-cell disease or chronic anemia. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Human Parvovirus B19 Infection Apr 4, 2007
Autoimmune disease development is also known to occur in adults exposed to children with fifth disease ... Since its identification, this viral agent has been recognized as the cause of fifth disease in children and adults. (Suite101.com)
More of this story Jan 25, 2007
Officials are looking at the possibility of closing Oakley Elementary School Thursday due to an outbreak of Fifth disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Fifth disease is caused by infection with the human parvovirus B19 and occurs most often in children, although adults who are not immune can be susceptible. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
'Jumping Genes': New Target For Body's Innate Immune Protection System Against Viruses Mar 10, 2006
"One candidate might be parvovirus B19, which infects red blood cells and causes Erythema infectiosum (Fifth disease or 'slapped cheek syndrome') in children," he explained. Unlike other members of the APOBEC family, A3A has no effect on HIV or other retroviruses. (Science Daily)
Lufkin: A bug in a bag causes trouble Jan 1, 2006
We ruled out measles, chicken pox, and fifth disease, because my daughter didn t have "slapped cheek" appearance. "It could be fleas," said the doctor. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
