Open AccessA STUDY ON THE DETAILED DESCRIPTION OFFIFTH DISEASE& MYSTERY REGARDING THE NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT OFFIFTH DISEASE
Author(s) -
Rebba Sai Susmitha,
Saidu Harshini,
Thanmayee Thunga,
Sivani Vathyam,
Satheesh S. Gottipati,
P. Srinivasa Babu
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of advanced research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-5407
DOI - 10.21474/ijar01/13301
Subject(s) - medicine , erythema infectiosum , parvovirus , rash , disease , joint pain , aspirin , dermatology , arthritis , hydroxychloroquine , gout , erythema , immunology , virus , parvoviridae , infectious disease (medical specialty) , covid-19
Fifth disease is a mild rash illness, caused due to parvovirus B19. This will be mainly seen in children compare to adults. Other names for this include: ErythemaInfectiosum (EI), Slapped cheek syndrome. Epidemics of erythema infectiosum mainly occurs in late winter or early spring. Tests for this include specific parvovirus B19 IgM antibody. IgM antibodies usually founds within 7 to 10 days of virus exposure, the remain measures are from 2 to 3 months after exposure to virus. Symptoms mainlyincludes rash, headache, fatigue, low-grade fever. However,there is no vaccine or medicine that prevent parvovirus B19 infection. Adults who have symptoms of joint pain and swelling may need rest, to alter their activities. Andtake Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like Aspirin, Ibuprofen, or Naproxen sodium. Patients who are suffering with chronic parvovirus arthritis occasionally benefit from drugs such as hydroxychloroquine and corticosteroids and also, they want to avoid dairy products, Sweets and sugar. They want to increase their fluid intake and vitamin c supplements to improve their immune system.