For children and adults who are otherwise healthy, the disease is usually mild. But for people with a weakened immune system, and for a small number of unborn babies, the virus ca ...

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 ...

Recent reports have linked parvovirus B19 to cases of myocarditis in children. However, owing to their mild nature, the symptoms of parvovirus B19 are often ignored. Nonetheless, the symptoms of ...

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Parvo is a severe illness that causes symptoms such as lethargy, severe vomiting, and bloody diarrhoea, leading to life-threatening dehydration. The virus can survive in the environment for up to a ...

The initiative provided free vaccinations against parvovirus and other canine illnesses. Among those taking advantage of the free service was Andre Baylor, who brought his 10-year-old Chihuahua ...

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 ...