<unk>  starts with a low-grade fever, headache, rash, and cold-like symptoms, such as a runny or stuffy nose. These symptoms pass, then a few days later, the rash appears. The bright red rash most commonly appears in the face, particularly the cheeks. This is a defining symptom of the infection in children (hence the name "slapped cheek<unk> "). Occasionally, the rash will extend over the bridge of the nose or around the mouth. In addition to red cheeks, children often develop a red, lacy rash on the rest of the body, with the upper arms, torso, and legs being the most common locations. The rash typically lasts a few days and may itch; some cases have been known to last for several weeks. Patients are usually no longer infectious once the rash has appeared. Teenagers and adults may present with a self-limited arthritis. It manifests in painful swelling of the joints that feels similar to arthritis. Older children and adults with<unk>  may have difficulty in walking and in bending joints such as wrists, knees, ankles, fingers, and shoulders. The<unk>  is usually mild, but in certain risk groups and rare circumstances, it can have serious consequences: * In pregnant women, infection in the first trimester has been linked to hydrops fetalis, causing spontaneous miscarriage. * In people with sickle-cell<unk>  or other forms of chronic hemolytic anemia such as hereditary spherocytosis, infection can precipitate an aplastic crisis. * Those who are immunocompromised (HIV/AIDS, chemotherapy) may be at risk for complications if exposed. * In less than 5% of women with parvovirus B19 infection, a baby may develop severe anemia leading to miscarriage. This occurs most often during the first half of pregnancy.
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