Erythema Infectiosum

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A self-limited viral infectious disorder caused by the human parvovirus B19. It affects predominantly children and is characterized by the development of a bright red skin eruption in the cheeks. It is followed by a maculopapular skin eruption in the extremities which eventually fades into a lacey pattern.

**Synonyms:** - Fifth Disease - Fifth Disease