KSAT: ‘Slapped cheek’ rash is identifying characteristic of fifth disease in children SAN ANTONIO – Has your child recently had a mysterious rash that started on their cheeks? There’s a good chance it was caused by a virus known as fifth disease. It’s also known as “slapped cheek” ...

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AOL: ‘Slapped cheek’ rash-causing virus on the rise among kids, CDC warns WGNO: Virus that causes ‘slapped cheek’ rash in kids is rising in US, CDC warns Virus that causes ‘slapped cheek’ rash in kids is rising in US, CDC warns A highly contagious illness known as "slapped cheek" disease for the facial rashes it causes in children is on the rise, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned in a health alert. The ... Local News 8: Viral rash called ‘Slap Cheek’ reported in Southeast Idaho IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - Parents across Southeast Idaho claim their children are sick with a viral rash called "fifth disease," more commonly known as "slap cheek." Slap cheek isn't a reportable ...