Cases of parvovirus B19, commonly called "slapped cheek disease," are rising in the United States, especially among children. The highly contagious viral infection is usually mild in healthy people ...

More people in the U.S. have become infected with a highly transmissible seasonal respiratory virus commonly called "slapped cheek disease" that can pose serious risks to pregnant women and people ...

Dr P. Marazzi/Science Source Federal health officials are warning doctors to keep watch for a respiratory virus, known as parvovirus B19, as infection rates tick up in the United States. Parvovirus ...

Just in time for the start of the school year, a highly contagious respiratory infection called parvovirus B19 — also known as “fifth disease” or “slapped cheek” disease — is on the rise in the United ...