What is ‘slapped cheek virus’, the contagious disease on the rise in the US? – Firstpost

What is ‘slapped cheek virus’, the contagious disease on the rise in the US? – Firstpost

Parvovirus B19, known for its distinctive “slapped-cheek” rash, is currently on the rise in the US, according to a health alert from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While routine surveillance for this virus is lacking, several indicators suggest the virus is spreading widely right now, the public health agency said. Doctors have … Read more