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A common respiratory virus that dwindled during the pandemic is on the rise, CDC warns
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Thu, 2024-08-15 10:26 — mike kraft
Common respiratory virus that dwindled during the pandemic is on the rise, CDC warns, with higher risk for certain groups | CNN 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. CNN
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Parvovirus B19 is a common virus spread by respiratory droplets. Antibodies from infection are believed to help protect against reinfection, the CDC says; about half of US adults have detectable levels of these antibodies by age 20, and more than 70% have antibodies by 40. People in occupations with close contact with children, such as schools and day cares, tend to be at higher risk of infection.
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