Fifth disease, also known as Erythema Infectiosum, is a contagious viral infection that affects children of school age. The fifth disease is a rash that occurs on the cheeks and causes a bright red rash. Because of the rash, it’s been dubbed “slapped cheek disease”. A virus known as parvovirus B19 causes this disease. This virus is very contagious, and infected individuals can pass it on to others by coughing or sneezing.

The name “Fifth Disease” came from the fact that it was the fifth viral rash disease that affected youngsters. Other viral rash disorders include:

Overview

The Omicron variant of coronavirus, which has driven most of the global surges since the beginning of 2022, is mutating continuously. While its sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5 were found prevalent in Europe and America, a new sub-lineage of Omicron, BA.2.75, has been detected in India. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), this new sub-lineage has also been detected in many other countries as well.

Patent Ductus Arteriosus or PDA is a heart condition. PDA is a persistent opening between two major blood vessels leading from your heart. The opening (known as the ductus Arteriosus), is a normal part of an infant’s circulatory system before birth that generally closes shortly after the birth. However, if it remains open, it is called a Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA).

What is Pulmonary Fibrosis?

Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that occurs because of lung tissue damage or scarring. As the affected area is the lung, the patient can become short of breath. The body suffers from an oxygen deficit, which can lead to cardiac and respiratory complications. Although the ill-effects caused to the lung are irreversible, medicines and therapies can manage the condition and ease the symptoms.

Ringworm, also known as dermatophytosis, is a fungal infection. It occurs on the skin, or on the scalp, and is transmitted by skin-to-skin contact. It is a very common infection and can spread very easily.

What Causes Ringworm?

Ringworm is a contagious infection that, despite what the name suggests, is not caused by a worm. It is caused by the fungus Tinea. 

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower rectum and anus. Close to three out of four adults will have hemorrhoids from time to time. Hemorrhoids have a number of causes, but often the cause is unknown. However, swollen hemorrhoids can be painful, irritating, and cause rectal bleeding, making bowel movements uncomfortable. There are two kinds of hemorrhoids – External and Thrombosed hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoids (also known as piles) are bulging veins that resemble varicose veins in the anus and lower rectum. Internal hemorrhoids form inside the rectum, while external hemorrhoids form beneath the skin around the anus. Three out of every four individuals will experience hemorrhoids at some point in their lives.

Hemorrhoids can be successfully treated using a variety of techniques. Many people get relief by employing natural therapies and making lifestyle changes.

Arthritis developing in children below 16 years of age is called Juvenile Idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The word arthritis means joint inflammation; “arth” means joint and “itis” mean inflammation. The etiology of childhood arthritis is unknown but a dysfunctional immune system starts attacking healthy joints and tissues causing symptoms. Occasionaly an infection can trigger for onset of arthritis.

What are Febrile Seizures?