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Here's How Americans View Harris And Trump On The Economy—As Harris Holds Slim Lead On Issue In Latest PollA highly contagious respiratory infection known as parvovirus B19 —sometimes called “ fifth disease ” or “ slapped cheek ” disease—on the rise in the United States, particularly among young children, the Centers for Disease Control and PreventionParvovirus B19 is a common seasonal virus prevalent during late winter, spring and early summer and usually spread by airborne respiratory droplets...
Infections are usually asymptomatic or cause mild, flu-like illness with symptoms like fatigue, headache, muscle aches and fever, with many going on to experience a second stage of illness with symptoms like a characteristic facial rash, often called a “slapped cheek” rash, followed by joint pain and swelling and a general body rash.
Most infections usually go away on their own after a few weeks and there are no specific treatments other than tackling symptoms, though for some people with blood disorders or a weakened immune system the disease can lead to serious complications such as a severe and potentially fatal drop in blood cells .
For pregnant people, the virus can also spread from mother to fetus and the CDC says there is a 5-10% chance of adverse fetal outcome, including miscarriage, with the risk of this higher during the earlier stages of pregnancy. The CDC says people are the most contagious during the first few days of symptoms and are unlikely to remain contagious after the rash appears, at which point it is “usually safe to go back to work or school.
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