Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum) is a viral infection caused by parvovirus B19. It causes a red cheek rash, earning the name "slapped cheek disease." ...

Hives and rashes are two skin conditions that can look fairly similar. Here, experts explain the difference between hives and a rash, plus treatments.

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Lupus is an autoimmune disease with symptoms that can imitate other conditions, including rashes, fatigue, stiffness and hair loss. Here's what to know.

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New Delhi: Roads near IIT-Delhi witnessed dramatic scenes with two traffic policemen clinging on to the bonnet of a car whose ...

A COMMON childhood illness wreaked havoc among a family when a woman lost her unborn baby and almost died. Farran Wilkins, 35 ...

A heartbroken mother who almost died and lost a child during pregnancy after her daughter caught a disease is raising awareness to help other mums.

Eczema affects millions of Americans, and any number of environmental and health factors can trigger flare-ups. What should ...

Picture: SWNS Farran’s daughter from a previous relationship, Maple, came home from nursery with fever, red cheeks, a runny nose and a rash, when the mum was 17 weeks pregnant in April.