Fifth disease, which mostly affects children, causes a bright red rash on the cheeks. The virus parvovirus B19 spreads through respiratory droplets and is most contagious at the onset of symptoms. You ...

A highly contagious illness known as "slapped cheek" disease for the facial rashes it causes in children is on the rise, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned in a health alert. The ...

Fifth disease, also known as “slapped cheek” syndrome, is a common childhood illness caused by parvovirus B19. It’s called “fifth” disease because it was the fifth on a list of common childhood rashes ...

SAN ANTONIO – Has your child recently had a mysterious rash that started on their cheeks? There’s a good chance it was caused by a virus known as fifth disease. It’s also known as “slapped cheek” ...

Experts say it's possible to get all three of the respiratory illnesses circulating right now. (Getty Images) Summertime is usually associated with carefree fun and good health. But a recent wave of ...

The CDC is warning of a rise in a virus that causes "slapped-cheek" disease in children. Parvovirus B19 is resurfacing after a decline during the pandemic. The rise is not surprising, considering ...

The CDC is warning about an increase in cases of parvovirus B19, which may cause a “slapped cheek” appearance. Children and pregnant people are the most at risk of getting sick. There is no standard ...

Parvovirus B19 is a common respiratory virus that can cause serious illness in pregnant women, people with sickle cell disease and immunocompromised people. It is recognized more often in children ...

Fifth disease is also known as “slapped cheek” because it’s marked by a distinctive rash that causes red, splotchy cheeks.