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Parvovirus B19

Fifth disease
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Key facts

Family
Parvoviridae
Type
DNA virus
Severity
Mild
Incubation
4-14 days
Vaccine
None
Est. cases tracked
2,527

Symptoms

Slapped-cheek rashMild feverJoint pain

Transmission

Respiratory droplets

Prevention

Hand hygiene

Treatment

Supportive care

Related viruses (same family)

Bocavirus
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