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 ...

As schools and daycare centers reopen, preventing the spread of coronavirus is certainly front of mind for many parents. But, even pre-COVID, parents were acutely aware of all the viruses and ...

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.

Viral skin rashes (also known as viral exanthems) can cause itching, irritation, and pain — and possibly symptoms like fever or fatigue. Unlike allergic rashes, which happen when your immune system ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Donohue: I have a granddaughter, 27, who is four months pregnant. She has tested positive for fifth disease. When she ...