Fifth disease in adults. Fifth disease is a very common childhood disease, and once you’ve had the infection, you shouldn’t get it again; you’re immune. For this reason, ...

Fifth disease is an infection caused by a virus called parvovirus B19. It's typically harmless, but in rare cases if you get it while pregnant and pass it on to your baby, ...

Greg Kesterman, Hamilton County Public Health commissioner, advised that people who are in the first half of their pregnancy ...

Parvovirus B19, also known as Fifth Disease or erythema infectiosum, is prevalent in the community, particularly among ...

Fifth disease is usually mild and goes away on its own. However, over-the-counter medications and home remedies can help manage symptoms. Moisturizing creams and antihistamines may help with a rash.

What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is another name for parvovirus B19. “About 50 percent of people will get it by the time they’re 20,” Russo says.

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 ...