It’s called “fifth disease” because it’s part of a group of childhood illnesses that cause a rash, like measles and scarlet fever. A blood test can check for antibodies to parvovirus B19 ...

Human parvovirus B19 is a disease spreading nationwide that causes a “slapped cheek” rash in children. © 2024 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use ...

but can cause joint swelling and pain that can last from weeks to months and, very rarely, years. But in time, it usually goes away without any lasting problems. Fifth disease (also called erythema ...

"AWS is aware of more cases of parvovirus concerns in the community ... The virus is spread from dog to dog and can cause lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and fever, even becoming ...

Active or recent parvovirus B19 infection, as shown by B19 DNA viraemia, positive B19 specific IgM antibodies, or both, was diagnosed in six patients. There were no other plausible causes. We suggest ...