A respiratory disease known as parvovirus B19 is on the rise in the U.S. among all age groups, according to a recent advisory from the CDC. Experts share symptoms, treatment and high-risk groups.

Parvovirus B19 infections, also known as 'slapped cheek' or fifth disease, are on the rise, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns. The respiratory illness is usually mild, and can ...

‘Slapped cheek’ rash-causing virus on the rise among kids, CDC warns - Confirmed infections among children aged 5 to 9 rose from 15 percent in 2022 to 40 percent in June 2024 ...

Parvovirus B19 is highly transmissible but usually mild. Children are the most susceptible, and can develop a “slapped cheek” rash. Once the rash appears, a person is no longer contagious.

Cases of Parvovirus B19 — aka, the 'Slapped Cheek' Illness — Rising, Putting Pregnant Women at Risk The CDC has issued an alert about the childhood illness, which can cause fatal fetal ...

The reason why it’s often called “slapped-cheek” disease is because the virus causes fifth disease. That’s the bright red rash that shows up on the face, mainly in kids, but adults can get ...