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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
Son with possible Fifths Disease?
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
Son with possible Fifths Disease?
by blessedmommy, Jun 08, 2001 12:00AM
I have a 7 year old son who is experiencing redness on his face that fades and comes back. This has been going on for a week. He has no other symptoms. He also may have the same rash on his calves. I am worried because I am 12 weeks pregnant today and do not know if my unborn baby is in danger. My OB is on vacation and since I don't know if my son has fifths disease I don't know if I should seek medical help for myself for my baby?
What kind of harm can be done to my unborn baby? And does this rash sound like fifths disease to you?
What kind of harm can be done to my unborn baby? And does this rash sound like fifths disease to you?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Jun 09, 2001 12:00AM
, Jun 09, 2001 12:00AM
I cannot comment directly on your son's condition, but the best strategy is to be cautious. Contact your son's pediatrician and have him examined.
