SFGate May 12, 2026 • 18:35

'Very contagious' parvovirus swirling throughout Northern California - SFGATE

By Ariana Bindman

'Very contagious' parvovirus swirling throughout Northern California - SFGATE

Parvovirus B19 is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause a distinct rosy rash among children and lead to severe complications among pregnant people.

An aerial view of the city of San Jose, Calif.
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This year, California has been facing an onslaught of lesser-known respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses, and now, yet … [+3675 chars]

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