Currently, however, fifth disease, which is presently called erythema infectiosum, and sixth disease, also called roseola infantum or exanthem subitum, have been retained. Acronyms -- These are ...

Sara came down with higher brain dysfunction when she was 2, caused by exanthem subitum, a viral infection. She was placed in a class for children with special needs during elementary school.

An exanthem is any eruptive skin rash that may be associated with fever or other systemic symptoms. Causes include infectious pathogens, medication reactions and, occasionally, a combination of both.