Cases of Slapped Cheek Syndrome—also known as the Fifth disease or erythema infectiosum - a viral infection caused by the ...

Fifth disease, or erythema infectiosum, is a contagious viral infection best known for causing a blotchy red rash on the cheeks. As a result, it's sometimes referred to as "slapped cheek disease." ...

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 ...

Experts of infectious diseases and reproductive medicine have called on pregnant women to take steps against slapped cheek syndrome, also known as the fifth ... disease appears as a bright red ...

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control on Tuesday warned travelers visiting eastern Japan of an outbreak of “Slapped Cheek Disease,” also known as “fifth disease," or erythema ...

Its name comes from the hallmark symptom -- a bright red rash that appears on the cheeks, giving the appearance of a ‘slapped ...

Erythema infectiosum, also known as "fifth disease" or "slapped-cheek disease," results in a reddish rash on both cheeks, as seen in this image provided by the National Institute of Infectious ...