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Fifth Disease (cont.)

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Fifth Disease Prognosis

Fifth disease produces mild symptoms that go away on their own. Complications may occur in people who have weakened immune systems. Complications are rare but may also occur to the unborn fetus in pregnant women.

Fifth Disease Picture

Media file 1: This male infant has the common rash on his face caused by fifth disease. He otherwise appears well. Photo courtesy of NCEMI.org.
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