Slapped cheek syndrome is a virus that only affects humans, caused by a virus called parvovirus B19.
It is transferred from person to person through the air, in saliva or through close contact, such as through coughing and sneezing. This means it can rapidly spread through schools or nurseries easily.
Although the virus can affect animals (canine parvovirus and feline panleukopenia virus), parvovirus B19 is the only known human form of the virus. The virus cannot pass from human to animal or vice versa.
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Just had 2 cases, one nursery locally has most children affected at mo.
Dr of one of our parents said it is an allergic rash!! But this was passed to other family members!
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