Fifth disease – so called because it was the fifth red-rash childhood disease to be identified – is generally a mild illness that most commonly affects preschool and school-age children. It's also ...

Fifth disease, also known as “slapped cheek” syndrome, is a common childhood illness caused by parvovirus B19. It’s called “fifth” disease because it was the fifth on a list of common childhood rashes ...

If you recently heard people mention Fifth Disease (also known as Slapped Cheek Disease or human parvovirus B19), and wonder what's going on, you're not alone. Last week, the Centers for Disease ...

Q: I am a teacher at an elementary school. Several of the children in the kindergarten class were diagnosed as having “Fifth disease”. From what I know, it’s a viral infection that causes a rash. Can ...

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 ...

*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 ...