On Aug. 13, the CDC issued an alert that parvovirus B19, or PVB19, infections are on the rise. This infection causes a tell-tale “slapped cheek” rash called erythema infectiosum. Since it isn’t a ...

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” ...

Human parvovirus B19 - also known as fifth disease or erythema infectiosum - is a common childhood infection causing a rash and flu-like symptoms. The name sounds more ominous than the infection is.

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Key Takeaways Lyme disease can cause a rash that often looks like a bullseye ...

The risk of being infected by parvovirus is elevated in those people who have blood group Rh(D), according to a study published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases by researchers from Karolinska ...