This ailment is called fifth disease because it is ranked at number five amongst the most contagious disease in children. Children who are most susceptible to this disease lie in the age bracket of 5 to 15 years. This disease is also known as Slapped Skin Disease. Though, it is a relatively mild infection, however at times a fever and sluggishness in the throat might be present. Weather conditions give impetus to this fifth disease virus. The symptoms are very conspicuous and visible from a far. However, it is made aware that this disease is by no means a disease of the children; as adults too a quire with equal disdain.
The most conspicuous sign or symptom of fifth disease is a pale face with red rashes on both cheeks. Slowly but steadily these rashes tend to spread to the arms and other parts of the body if left untreated. It has been observed that stress tends to activate the rashes and so does exposure to the Sun and exercising. Though it usually does not last more than three weeks. The joints ache and people suffering from Arthritis go through a terrible time if the contract fifth disease. Grownups may have the disease without the vestige of a rash. The virus which causes this disease goes by the name of Parvovirus B19 and the malady is an air borne one; however, only till the rashes last.
The best resort for the treatment of fifth disease are home remedies; if consulting a doctor is not possible due to some reason.
If a fever is present then there is nothing better than a cold compress; however the water should be left to evaporate of its own accord.
Due to profuse sweating; the metabolism of the body goes haywire, so a lot of liquids should be imbibed.
The ailing person should be kept in a well ventilated accomodation and should not be given any sort of covering.
Grownups and children who are above the age of 16 can be given painkillers if required.
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