Cases of parvovirus B19, commonly called "slapped cheek disease," are rising in the United States, especially among children. The highly contagious viral infection is usually mild in healthy people ...

The CDC has issued an alert about the childhood illness, which can cause fatal fetal complications Getty The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has issued a health advisory about an alarming rise in ...

The B.C. SPCA urges pet owners to make sure their animals' vaccines are up-to-date, after a parvovirus outbreak killed four dogs in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. The charity held a vaccine clinic at ...

Adult dog adoptions through the Spokane Regional Animal Protection Service will not resume this week as anticipated as the ...

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CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — The USDA granted conditional approval to a one-shot Parvovirus treatment called Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody. So far, it's been a big success. One local dog ...

Parvovirus B19 is a common respiratory virus that can cause serious illness in pregnant women, people with sickle cell disease and immunocompromised people. It is recognized more often in children ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City area animal shelters say they are seeing an increase in a highly contagious virus that can be deadly to pets if left untreated. Recently, KC Pet Project in Kansas City, ...

There’s been a sharp increase in canine parvo cases in Maricopa County and on tribal lands. According to the Arizona Humane ...

A respiratory disease known as parvovirus B19 is on the rise in the U.S. among all age groups, according to a recent advisory from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC ...

Parvovirus is a highly contagious disease that affects dogs and other canines. If left untreated, it can lead to septic shock or death. Symptoms include vomiting, loss of appetite and lethargy. Google ...

The CDC is warning of a rise in a virus that causes "slapped-cheek" disease in children. Parvovirus B19 is resurfacing after a decline during the pandemic. The rise is not surprising, considering ...