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Erythema Infectiosum

Medical Definition: Contagious infection with human B19 Parvovirus most commonly seen in school age children and characterized by fever, headache, and rashes of the face, trunk, and extremities. It is often confused with rubella.
Guide Notes: caused by Parvovirus B19 but do not index under PARVOVIRUS B19, HUMAN unless particularly discussed
Previously Indexed: Parvovirus Infections (1986-1991),Skin Diseases, Infectious (1972-1991),Virus Diseases (1966-1982)

Erythema Infectiosum Medical Definitions and Terms

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