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Parvovirus B19, known colloquially as “slap disease”, a rebound in cases has been detected in recent weeks. This happened in Navarre and is especially associated with childhood and going to schools. Although there is no need to worry, despite the fact that its main symptom is reddish rash on the cheeks, may seem serious.

parvovirus This is typical of this era. According to Noticias Navarra, “after the flu season, it is now finding its moment,” as explained by the head of the infectious diseases department of the Institute of Public and Professional Health of Navarra (ISPLN), Jesús Castilla. Despite the noticeable spread of the virus, the exact number of people infected is unknown, since the disease remains unreported and there are even asymptomatic cases.

The reason for this recovery is the lifting of preventive measures and masks after the last pandemic, as this happened not only with the stoppage of Covid infection but also with other contagious diseases like this. “It is now likely that we have cases that did not exist many years ago.“Castilla emphasized.

Along with measles, rubella, chickenpox and roseola fifth viral infection disease that causes reddish rashes on the skin from patients. “It is similar to other disappearing diseases, but parvovirus is one of the few that remains,” the epidemiologist emphasizes.

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Symptoms are mild. and usually disappear within a few days. “The main ones are a rash on the face, a rash on the torso or limbs, general malaise, and sometimes fever,” Castilla explains. In adults, symptoms tend to be worse. than in children because “children tend to have more symptoms and adults tend to have more symptoms.” Additionally, he warned that “it may be serious for immunocompromised patients, those with severe anemia, or for pregnant women.”

It is transmitted through saliva. and have one 10-day infectiousness approximately. Once the disease passes, immunity is developed, so a repeat case is unlikely. Although the disease is more common in children, cases of the disease are also detected in adults who have never been infected with it.

There is no vaccine on the market specific for this virus. To relieve symptoms basic treatment This is ibuprofen or paracetamol. Although it is very difficult to prevent, experts recommend practicing good hygiene, especially frequent hand washing when handling a sick child.

Despite the fact that the disease is mild, five infant deaths due to this disease so far this year. According to the French Ministry of Health, four of them were barely a few days old. “This figure is unusually high and must be controlled,” warns the French administration.