What are the six diseases?
Skin Rashes: Diseases 1-6*
| Number | Other names for the disease | Etiology(ies) |
|---|---|---|
| Fifth disease | Erythema infectiosum | Erythrovirus (Parvovirus) B19 |
| Sixth disease | Exanthem subitum, Roseola infantum, “Sudden Rash”, rose rash of infants, 3-day fever | Human Herpes Virus 6B or Human Herpes Virus 7 |
What is Pediatric Exanthems?
The most common childhood viral exanthems include the following: Measles (rubeola) Rubella (German measles) Varicella (or chickenpox)
What is Duke’s disease?
Dukes’ disease, named after Clement Dukes, also known as fourth disease or Filatov-Dukes’ disease (after Nil Filatov), is an exanthem. It is distinguished from measles or forms of rubella, though it was considered as a form of viral rash.
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What are the most common exanthems in children?
Exanthems during childhood are very common and are usually due to specific viral infections: Chickenpox (varicella) Measles (morbillivirus) Rubella (rubella virus) Roseola (herpes virus 6B)
What are the symptoms of non specific exanthems?
Non-specific exanthems appear as spots or blotches and may or may not be itchy. The rash is usually widespread and may be more extensive on the trunk than the extremities. In most cases, prior to the rash appearing, patients may have symptoms of general unwellness that include: Muscular aches and pains.
What does the medical term exanthem stand for?
Exanthem is the medical name given to a widespread rash that is usually accompanied by systemic symptoms such as fever, malaise and headache.