All of the following are true about erythema infectiosum EXCEPT?: (A) Slapped cheek appearance seen, (B) Caused by parvovirus, (C) Rash initially appears on trunk, (D) Known as 'fifth disease'
Answer is C. Erythema infectiosum (fifth disease) A benign, self-limited exanthematous illness of childhood, caused by Parvovirus B19 Hallmark is the characteristic rash ("slapped-cheek" appearance).