First signs of the disease do appear in 4 – 14 days after infecting and they are different in different people. In some people there are no evident disease signs.
In children with erythema infectiosum shows with temperature increase, light weakness, red cheeks as if someone clapped his face. In 1 – 2 days appears rash on hands, legs and body, rarely on palms and feet.
Rash does not itch and consists of red spots sometimes with ragged edges, especially it is heavy on areas of hands which are not covered with clothing because rash aggravates under action of direct sun rays.
The disease lasts from 5 to 10 days. During next several weeks under action of direct sun rays, physical load, warming, body temperature increase, emotional tension, rash may appear periodically. In adults mild pain and arthroncus may appear and disappear in the course of several weeks and months.
Health professional makes diagnosis on the basis of specific rash. Blood tests help to identify virus. The treatment is intended to symptomatic relief.
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