ICD-11 definition : A condition caused by infection with parvovirus B19 (member of the Erythroparvovirus
genus). In children, this condition is characterised by fever and cold-like symptoms
initially, followed by a skin rash typically in the facial region In adolescents and
adults, this condition may present with painful and swollen joints. Transmission is
by droplet transmission, or vertical transmission.;
A condition caused by infection with parvovirus B19 (member of the Erythroparvovirus
genus). In children, this condition is characterised by fever and cold-like symptoms
initially, followed by a skin rash typically in the facial region In adolescents and
adults, this condition may present with painful and swollen joints. Transmission is
by droplet transmission, or vertical transmission.