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Preferred Label : Erythema Infectiosum;

NCIt related terms : Fifth Disease;

NCIt definition : A self-limited viral infectious disorder caused by the human parvovirus B19. It affects predominantly children and is characterized by the development of a bright red skin eruption in the cheeks. It is followed by a maculopapular skin eruption in the extremities which eventually fades into a lacey pattern.;

Alternative definition : NICHD: An infection that is caused by parvovirus B19; it is characterized by the development of bright red cheeks (slapped cheeks), which is followed by a skin eruption in the extremities that often has a lacy pattern.;

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