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 people ...

Parvovirus B19 is a common respiratory virus that can cause serious illness in pregnant women, people with sickle cell disease and immunocompromised people. It is recognized more often in children ...

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A respiratory disease known as parvovirus B19 is on the rise in the U.S. among all age groups, according to a recent advisory from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC ...

A little-known respiratory virus is spreading, mainly among children, and can be dangerous for pregnant women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Because parvovirus doesn't ...

Commonly found viruses such as the parvovirus B19 (PVB19) can cause serious brain infections like encephalitis, said ...

Parvovirus is a highly contagious disease that affects dogs and other canines. If left untreated, it can lead to septic shock or death. Symptoms include vomiting, loss of appetite and lethargy. Google ...

Cases of parvovirus B19 are on the rise in the United States, the CDC announced last week. The CDC issued a health advisory on Aug. 13 that said there is an "increase in human parvovirus B19 activity" ...

Abby Parks had never heard of parvovirus when she began feeling flu-like symptoms in late April, followed by joint pain and a rash. Parks, 27, a special education teacher in Springfield, Illinois, was ...

Commonly found viruses such as the parvovirus B19 (PVB19) can cause serious brain infections like encephalitis, said ...

A highly contagious illness known as "slapped cheek" disease for the facial rashes it causes in children is on the rise, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned in a health alert. The ...

Hamilton County health officials are warning of an outbreak of a parvovirus infection that could be dangerous to unborn babies.The Cincinnati Health Department and Hamilton County Public Health ...