Fifth disease is a childhood disease that appears as a bright red rash on the cheeks. It's earned the nicknamed “slapped cheek disease” because of this rash. Fifth disease is caused by a virus called parvovirus B19. This virus is very contagious and infected people can spread it through coughing or sneezing. By: https://images.app.goo.gl/rCAiKKGdCdyCej6s7