Which of the following is the causative agent for erythema infectiosum (fifth disease)?
A. Paramyxovirus organisms
B. Human parvovirus B19
C. Human herpesvirus type 6
D. roup A α-hemolytic streptococci
Answer: B. The human parvovirus B19 is the causative agent. Mumps is caused by paramyxovirus organisms. The human herpesvirus type 6 is the virus responsible for exanthema subitum (roseola). Group A α-hemolytic streptococci infection causes scarlet fever.
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