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The Centers for Disease Control says cases of the highly contagious human parvovirus B19 are on the rise. What is it and how can we prevent it?

CDC warns cases of highly contagious parvovirus B19 are on the rise. What is it?

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The U.S. does not offer routine surveillance for the virus. More people have tested positive for antibodies across all ages this summer.

Parvovirus B19 increasing in US, CDC warns. How to prevent it, recognize symptoms.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a health advisory as the parvovirus B19 respiratory disease is spreading across the United States. In an August 13 press release, the CDC said it was issuing a Health Alert Network Health Advisory to “notify healthcare providers, public health authorities, and the public about current increases in human parvovirus B19 activity in the United States.”

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A seasonal respiratory virus named parvovirus B19 – sometimes also called fifth disease – is increasing in activity, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Tuesday.

Common respiratory virus that dwindled during the pandemic is on the rise, CDC warns, with higher risk for certain groups

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A respiratory disease known as parvovirus B19 is on the rise in the U.S. among all age groups, according to a recent advisory from the CDC. Experts share symptoms, treatment and high-risk groups.

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The U.S. is experiencing its largest wave of COVID-19 cases since January. CDC data shows the increase across regions; we break it down.

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People with bronchitis have a persistent cough that produces clear, yellow, or green phlegm. Green phlegm often points to a bacterial infection. However, this is less common with bronchitis than viral infection. Bronchitis is an infection of the airways in the lower respiratory tract that usually results from viruses similar...

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The results indicate that paternal hepatitis B virus infection before pregnancy is linked to a 40% higher risk of congenital heart diseases in their children. This article originally appeared on our sister site, HCPLive. Paternal hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection prior to conception may be linked to congenital heart disease...

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

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A wave of whooping cough infections is continuing to worsen nationwide, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests, with weekly reported cases now accelerating to the highest levels seen in the U.S. for years. At least 259 pertussis cases were reported during the first week into August, the CDC now tallies, up from 215 weekly cases towards the end of June. Pennsylvania has reported 1,489 cases so far this year, the most of any state. New York has reported the next largest total of cases, at 1,266 infections.The increase comes as CDC officials have been warning for months of...

Whooping cough is spreading nationwide. Here's what to know.

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

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The results of an international study highlight the significant impact of the Arexvy vaccine in fostering robust immune responses. A study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases confirms the immune response and safety profile of a single dose of Arexvy, an AS01E-adjuvanted respiratory syncytial virus prefusion F protein vaccine, also known as RSVPreF3 OA, in adults aged 60 and older.

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Parvovirus may sound like a familiar illness to dog owners, but a new CDC advisory says cases of parvo in humans are on the rise.

Parvovirus cases on the rise in humans: CDC

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CDC Issues Alert on Rising Parvovirus B19 Cases

This virus is known for causing mild illness and the distinctive \"slapped cheek\" rash in children and has recently shown an unusual increase in activity. The...

This virus is known for causing mild illness and the distinctive "slapped cheek" rash in children and has recently shown an unusual increase in activity. The...

CDC Issues Alert on Rising Parvovirus B19 Cases

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