Erythema infectiosum
'Slapped cheeks' erythema in skin of colour due to erythema infectiosum
Keywords: Indian ethnicity, Benign viral illness, Bilateral cheek, Child, Erythematous malar rash, Face, Fifth disease, Human parvovirus B19, Male, Skin of colour, Slapped-cheek rash, Viral exanthem
What is erythema infectiosum?
Erythema infectiosum is a common childhood infection causing a slapped cheek appearance and a rash. It is also known as fifth disease and human erythrovirus infection.
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