Understanding Parvovirus B19, Symptoms, Prevention, and Concerns

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• Blair Rolnick

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This video describes Parvovirus B19, also known as fifth disease. It explains that the virus is common in school-aged children and spreads through respiratory droplets. Symptoms include fever, rash, and joint pain. The "slap cheek" rash is a key sign but appears after the contagious phase. Pregnant women and people with blood disorders are at higher risk for complications like severe anemia or miscarriage. There is no vaccine for Parvovirus B19; prevention includes good hygiene practices like handwashing and avoiding sick individuals. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms under a doctor's guidance if complications arise.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Families & Children; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Anemia; Anemia, Aplastic; Communicable Disease Control; Exanthema; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious; Pregnant Women; Respiratory Tract Infections; Erythema Infectiosum; Parvovirus B19, Human; Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical

Institutions: Bee Kind Pediatrics

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