Molly, a 3-year-old active preschool girl, spent the morning playing with the other children at the day-care center.Shortly after lunch, she began to appear very flushed with bright red cheeks, and a check of her temperature revealed a low-grade fever of 99.5.She seemed to feel normal and showed no other signs of illness.Which of the following would be the most likely cause of her fever and bright red cheeks?

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Human Parvovirus B19 is known to cause erythema infectiosum, also known as fifth disease, which is characterized by a "slapped cheek" appearance in children, often accompanied by a low-grade fever. This presentation matches Molly's symptoms.

Molly, a 3-Year-Old Active Preschool Girl, Spent the Morning Playing