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Erythema Infectionsum (Fifth Disease)
George Rhodes, DC
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
W.C. is a five-year old boy diagnosed with Fifth Disease (Erythema Infectionsum), a viral illness with low-grade fever, headaches, cold-like symptoms and a rash. The medical doctor told the mom nothing could be done and to wait 1-3 weeks. After one adjustment, the rash and other symptoms were gone by the next day.
Six months later, W.C. fell off a jungle gym from about 6-7 feet and hit his chin, becoming lethargic immediately afterward. His mother wanted the ER but brought him to the chiropractor first. Two simple adjustments and he immediately looked at his mother and smiled. She sighed, 'He's back.' After several more taps he bounced off the table good as new.
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