Parvovirus B19
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The pediatrician and the infectious disease specialist are the specialists who recognize parvovirus B19 infection, a common virus that causes a generally mild illness, more frequent in childhood. In children it usually presents with a characteristic redness on the cheeks.
How it presents:
- Redness on the cheeks, as if slapped
- Rash on the arms, trunk, or legs
- Mild cold-like symptoms
- In some adults, joint discomfort
How it is transmitted: It spreads mainly through respiratory droplets from coughing, sneezing, or close contact.
Whom to see?: The pediatrician and the pediatric infectious disease specialist evaluate the condition; the dermatologist and the allergist help distinguish the rash. If questions arise about the rash or general condition, it is advisable to discuss it with a professional.
Data on 119 doctors who treat parvovirus b19
Which specialist treats parvovirus b19?
Parvovirus B19 should be evaluated by a pediatrician in children, who identifies the characteristic rash; a pediatric infectious disease specialist can confirm the diagnosis, and a dermatologist can help if the skin is the main sign.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in parvovirus b19
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Frequently asked questions
What is parvovirus b19?
The pediatrician and the infectious disease specialist are the specialists who recognize parvovirus B19 infection, a common virus that causes a generally mild illness, more frequent in childhood. In children it usually presents with a characteristic redness on the cheeks.
Which doctor treats parvovirus b19?
Parvovirus B19 should be evaluated by a pediatrician in children, who identifies the characteristic rash; a pediatric infectious disease specialist can confirm the diagnosis, and a dermatologist can help if the skin is the main sign.