We tend to think of COVID-19 as a respiratory illness. But, like many viruses, COVID can also affect your skin and cause ...

When you see a rash as part of a virus, you're not really seeing the virus go into your skin directly, Dr. Andrew Walls, assistant professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School, tells TODAY.com.

Slapped cheek disease also called fifth disease is a contagious viral infection common in children Read to know all about the ...

MORE cases of a new strain of mpox have been found in the UK, according to officials. Two more cases of a potentially deadly ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles.

If there’s a rash, the doctor will look at it to make sure it’s not caused by another virus, like measles. Blood tests aren’t usually done for a roseola diagnosis, but they can be ...

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...