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Conjunctivitis associated with fifth disease in a child: a case report
1Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago 60616, USA.
Journal of the American Optometric Association
|December 1, 1996
Abstract
Background:
Erythema infectiosum, fifth disease, is a mildly contagious childhood illness that may present with viral conjunctivitis. It is characterized by a facial rash with a "slapped-cheek" appearance and "lacy-like" rash on the trunk and extremities. Fifth disease is believed to be caused by parvovirus B19.
Methods/Results:
A case of 10-year-old child with fifth disease and conjunctivitis is presented.
Conclusions:
The progression, differential diagnosis, and management of fifth disease are reviewed.