http://www.newstin.com/us/fifth-disease Organizing the News Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/75457973 By RANDY GRIFFITH The Tribune-Democrat Mandatory immunizations for childhood diseases have made serious outbreaks of chicken pox, measles and mumps a thing of the past for local schools. Schools have taken the lead in... Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:27:20 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/75457973 2008-08-25T03:27:20Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/72792308 Over 400 patients recently treated at the Stony Brook University Medical Center have received a letter of caution from the hospital’s director of quality control. It seems two health care providers who work at the Long Island... Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:12:24 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/72792308 2008-08-07T16:12:24Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/72711903 More than 400 people who were treated at Long Island's Stony Brook University Medical Center this summer have gotten a letter of caution about possible exposure to a childhood disease. A medical resident and nurse recently came... Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:08:51 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/72711903 2008-08-07T08:08:51Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/72512749 inflammation. While the two terms are related, they are not identical and have different symptoms and treatments. Most dermatoses are not contagious but inorder to fully understand and treat them, adequate research and study... Wed, 06 Aug 2008 06:54:04 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/72512749 2008-08-06T06:54:04Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/71609826 Transmission of and Immunization against Viral Exanthems The classic childhood viral rashes include chickenpox (Varicella zoster), erythemia infectiosum (Fifth's disease), roseola, rubella and rubeola (measles). An infection... Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:07:59 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/71609826 2008-07-31T22:07:59Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/71401740 Although slapped cheek most commonly occurs in childhood, an adult caring for a child can contract it, so what are the signs, how should you treat it, and what should you be aware of if you are expecting a baby? This illness is... Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:45:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/71401740 2008-07-31T00:45:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/68053734 Togavirus & Paramyxovirus Viral Diseases Rubella and Rubeola German Measles (rubella) and Measles (rubeola) are similar childhood infectious rashes caused by RNA viruses. What Is an RNA Virus? Viruses are nonliving, acellular... Sun, 13 Jul 2008 03:50:39 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/68053734 2008-07-13T03:50:39Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66384181 also protects the body from bacterial and viral attacks. The diseases related to the skin are called cutaneous or dermatologic disorders. Some universal diseases show symptoms on the skin like measles and rubella, but these... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:52:12 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66384181 2008-07-04T01:52:12Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66279834 is a mild viral illness that is common in children. It is caused by infection with the human parvovirus B19. The name fifth disease reflects the historical belief that it was one of the five diseases that produced a rash in... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66279834 2008-07-02T07:00:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/65267529 I like a good visual diagnosis. I've had a couple in the minor emergency clinic over the last few days: 1) Fifth disease (parvovirus) - macular to lacy rash starting on the face (slapped cheek rash) and the moving to the trunk... Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:48:06 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/65267529 2008-06-28T02:48:06Z