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

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

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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.

Farran Wilkins wants to raise awareness of the risks of slapped cheek syndrome in pregnancy after losing her unborn daughter.