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Slapped cheek syndromeThis mild illness is also known as 'slapped cheek syndrome' and 'fifth disease'. It is caused by the parvovirus. It's medical name is Erythema Infectiosum. Your child is only mildly unwell, as though a mild cold was starting. There is a very vivid, red fiery rash on the cheeks, and a less intense rash on the arms and legs. Occasionally joint pains may be troublesome. What to doIt is a short illness which needs no treatment other than general measures for a fever:
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