Fifth Disease (Erythema Infectiosum)
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This fact sheet provides information about fifth disease (erythema infectiosum) specifically during pregnancy and breastfeeding, based on available published literature. It emphasizes that the information presented should not substitute medical care and advice from a healthcare provider. The content covers aspects such as what the fifth disease is, how it is transmitted, symptoms in both children and adults, implications during pregnancy, including miscarriage risks and birth defects, the potential impact on breastfeeding, and the uncertainties surrounding male fertility and birth defects. It also touches on fetal complications, screening options, and the limited research on neurodevelopmental outcomes for infected pregnancies.
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