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Respiratory Virus Causes Panic In U.S

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 06:28 PM

Written by Daukoru Grey

Report says, a highly contagious respiratory illness causing rashes, anemia, and miscarriages is on the rise in the US.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC sounded the alarm this week about an uptick in cases of parvovirus B19, a respiratory virus spread from person to person through breathing, coughing, and sneezing.

According to health officials, there is also an increased infections in pregnant women and warned that in just two years, cases have surged by nearly two-thirds in kids ages five to nine.

While most cases only cause mild symptoms, namely a bright red rash on the cheeks, and resolve on their own, pregnant or immunocompromised patients could be at risk of severe complications like anemia, miscarriages, and stillbirth.

They explained that if a pregnant woman becomes infected, the virus can spread to the fetus which may lead to fetal anemia, miscarriage, or stillbirth in about five to 10 percent of cases. These complications are most common in weeks nine to 20 of pregnancy.

Parvovirus B19 is a respiratory virus spread that most commonly spreads in late winter, spring, and early summer. Although the surge has not been ascertained but the warning from health officials comes after European authorities reported unusually high numbers of parvovirus B19 in 14 countries during the first quarter of the year.

'Historically, people working in schools and in close contact with children (e.g., daycare workers and teachers) have had high occupational risk of infection,' CDC officials wrote.’

‘Many patients never develop symptoms, but those who do usually notice a mild fever, muscle aches, cough, sore throat, and general fatigue. As the illness runs its course, children develop the hallmark 'slapped cheek' rash, which may spread to other parts of the body.’

'Children and adults with parvovirus B19 are no longer contagious once the characteristic facial rash appears,' CDC officials wrote.’

The Human parvovirus B19, generally referred to as B19 virus is known for causing disease in the pediatric population; however, it can also affect adults. It is the classic cause of the childhood rash called fifth disease or erythema infectiosum, or ‘slapped cheek syndrome’ according to report. READ MORE:https://nigerdeltaconnect.com/ndconnect/cholera-outbreak-nigeria-to-receive-vaccines-soon-gavi

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Respiratory Virus Causes Panic In U.S

Report says, a highly contagious respiratory illness causing rashes, anemia, and miscarriages is on the rise in the US.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC sounded the alarm this week about an uptick in cases of parvovirus B19, a respiratory virus spread from person to person through breathing, coughing, and sneezing.

According to health officials, there is also an increased infections in pregnant women and warned that in just two years, cases have surged by nearly two-thirds in kids ages five to nine.

While most cases only cause mild symptoms, namely a bright red rash on the cheeks, and resolve on their own, pregnant or immunocompromised patients could be at risk of severe complications like anemia, miscarriages, and stillbirth.

They explained that if a pregnant woman becomes infected, the virus can spread to the fetus which may lead to fetal anemia, miscarriage, or stillbirth in about five to 10 percent of cases. These complications are most common in weeks nine to 20 of pregnancy.

'Historically, people working in schools and in close contact with children (e.g., daycare workers and teachers) have had high occupational risk of infection,' CDC officials wrote.’

‘Many patients never develop symptoms, but those who do usually notice a mild fever, muscle aches, cough, sore throat, and general fatigue. As the illness runs its course, children develop the hallmark 'slapped cheek' rash, which may spread to other parts of the body.’

'Children and adults with parvovirus B19 are no longer contagious once the characteristic facial rash appears,' CDC officials wrote.’

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