Parvovirus B19 infection rates are increasing, particularly among children ages 5 to 9, prompting health officials to issue warnings and advisories for monitoring.
Symptoms of parvovirus B19 can be mild or nonexistent in healthy individuals, but serious complications can arise for pregnant individuals and those with certain health conditions.
Transmission occurs through respiratory droplets, blood, or from mother to fetus during pregnancy, with children showing flu-like symptoms before developing a facial rash.
Public health officials in 14 European countries also reported a spike in cases, indicating a broader trend of increased infections this year.
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