The information here will help you determine if Fifth disease represents an increased fetal risk.
www.otispregnancy.org/FifthDisease.html
Fifth disease is a viral illness that causes a bright red rash among its symptoms. Read this article for parents to learn about fifth disease, including its duration and how to help prevent it.
kidshealth.org/parent/infections/skin/fifth.html
Detailed article includes a photograph.
kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/fifth.html
Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease) - Erythema infectiosum is a common childhood exanthem caused by human Parvovirus B19 (PV-B19), in which a classic 3-phased cutaneous eruption follows a rarely noticed ...
www.emedicine.com/derm/topic136.htm
What is "fifth disease" Fifth disease is a mild rash illness that occurs most commonly in children. The ill child typically has a "slapped-cheek" rash on the face and a lacy red rash on the trunk and limbs. Occasionally, the rash may itch. An ill child may have a low-grade ...
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/parvovirus/B19.htm
Article by Dr. Reddy, a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics.
www.drreddy.com/shots/fifth.html
Article from the Children's Hospital at Westmead.
www.chw.edu.au/parents/factsheets/slappedj.htm
