EVALUATION OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PERCEPTION TOWARDS FIFTH DISEASE AMONG POPULATION: A CROSSSECTIONAL STUDY

Abstract

Fifth disease is a viral disease caused by parovirus B19, also called erythema infection. It is commonly present in children and pregnant women it can be transferred from mother to fetus, it caused rashes on skin, legs and neck and it seems like “slapped cheeks” on children face. The risk factor increase when the infected person sneezed, coughed or by their blood products. It may cause severe anemia and the may need blood transfusion. An overview on account systemic reviews on fifth disease a survey is conducted. About 150 persons participated by attending our questionnaire.