What Is Fifth Disease?
5. Weakened Immunity
Fifth disease is not usually a serious disease at all. This is largely because our immune systems are able to deal with the virus, preventing it from doing any harm. Not everybody’s immune system is able to give them such protection, however, meaning even mild diseases can make them much sicker than usual.
If somebody with a weakened immune system has contracted fifth disease, or any disease, then a doctor should be informed as soon as possible. It won’t necessarily be dangerous for them, but it is still a good idea to take precautions and have the patient monitored more closely than usual. There are numerous reasons why somebody might have a weakened immune system, including certain treatments and medication, and HIV/AIDS.
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