I think ds1 has 5th disease.
Last week his cheeks looked red, but he was fine and not sick at all. Now he has a lacey looking rash. Anyone have info about it. I know at this point he is not contagious, so no point in worrying, but any info is appreciated!

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I thought Mili had it a while back but she didn't. What I read says they just need an antibiotic and they will be fine.

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My niece had it a few weeks ago and my parents neighbor is a physician. She looked at the rash and determined it was 5th's but that she was no longer contagious b/c the rash had appeared.
Before the rash, when they are contagious, its low grade fevers and diarrhea. They will have the rash on their chest or back usually.

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I'm not familiar with it, but I hope he feels better

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Hope he feels better soon.

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I have no idea what that is to be honest. So I am no help whatsoever. Hope he feels better soon.

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Well crud. It's always something! From what I've read before it is something that should pass without any cause for alarm.

I hope he's feeling fine in no time and that none of the rest of the family gets it!

~m

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I think it is usually more concerning for pregnant woman to be in contact. Other than that you will probably be ok. BUT you can get a rash after any virus....my kids have had them before and it wan't fifths.
Do you think it could have been heat rash instead? I thought a fever came along with fifths.

Hope he feels better!

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