They may be infected with parvovirus B19, a disease spreading nationwide that causes a so-called “slapped cheek” rash in ...

Parvovirus B19 is highly infectious. Half of the people exposed in one household can become infected, the CDC said. Similar numbers are seen at schools among students and staff during outbreaks.

Severe outcomes from parvovirus B19 disease, such as myocarditis, hepatitis, or encephalitis, are rare. No vaccine or specific treatment is recommended for parvovirus B19 infection," the CDC said.

Most cases of fetal parvovirus B19 infection during pregnancy resolve without negative outcomes. However, there is a 5% to 10% risk of fetal anemia or miscarriage when infection occurs in the ...

Parvovirus B19 is different than the parvovirus that dogs are commonly infected with. Canine parvovirus is an infection that causes gastrointestinal issues in canines like dogs, coyotes and hyenas.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory this week to health care providers and the public following a rise in parvovirus B19 cases. “In the first quarter of ...

A highly contagious seasonal respiratory virus known as parvovirus B19 is on the rise in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a health advisory, noting a ...

A parvovirus B19 infection usually doesn't impact a person's pregnancy or their fetus. But in rare cases, an infection may lead to fetal anemia or a miscarriage.

Parvovirus B19, a respiratory virus that causes a telltale “slapped-cheek” rash, is on the rise in the U.S., according to an Aug. 13 alert from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a new alert about increasing cases of parvovirus B19, a highly contagious seasonal respiratory virus. What to know in Tennessee.

Parvovirus B19 is a common infection that's transmitted from person to person. It often causes your body to temporarily stop producing red blood cells. And humans get parvovirus more often than ...

Parvovirus B19 is the cause of fifth disease in children and can trigger transient arthropathy in adults. It can also provoke transient aplastic crises in patients with sickle cell disease or other ...