Parvovirus alert from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The alert warns that the virus is spreading more widely in the U.S. than usual. Common symptoms include “slapped cheek” rash in children, and joint pains in adults. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an alert about the rise of Parvovirus B19, a respiratory virus known for causing a distinctive […]