A parent reports that her five-year-old child, who has had all recommended immunizations, had a mild fever one week ago and now has bright red cheeks and a lacy red maculopapular rash on the trunk and arms. The nurse recognizes that this child might have:

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The symptoms described, which include a mild fever followed by a bright red rash on the cheeks and a lacy red maculopapular rash on the trunk and arms, are characteristic of Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum). This viral infection is common in children and generally presents with mild, flu-like symptoms followed by the distinctive rash, which can last for up to two weeks. It is typically a self-limiting illness and does not require specific treatment.

A Parent Reports That Her Five-Year-Old Child, Who Has Had