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Fifth disease is a viral condition that usually affects young children. It is called fifth disease because it was the fifth viral disease that caused rashes in children. The medical term for this condition is known as erythema infectiosum. This disease presents with a red rash on the cheeks, arms, and legs, which is why it is also called ‘slapped cheek disease.’ It is a contagious viral infection that can easily spread from one infected person to another. Like most common viral infections, the fifth disease resolves by itself after a certain duration and does not require any particular treatment.