Lynika Bailey by lynika bailey https://padlet.com/lynikak/fb9owq37gryr8ers Parvovirus en-us 2021-12-02 03:58:45 UTC 2023-02-27 06:53:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f453.png What is Parvovirus? lynikak https://padlet.com/lynikak/fb9owq37gryr8ers/wish/1924348948 Mini outbreaks happen every 3 to 4 years around late winter, spring, and early summer. 50% of adults and 85% of older adults have had Parvovirus when they were little unknowingly, so they are now immune to the infection.]]> 2021-12-02 04:23:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lynikak/fb9owq37gryr8ers/wish/1924348948 Who is at risk? lynikak https://padlet.com/lynikak/fb9owq37gryr8ers/wish/1924350033 Human Parvovirus normally targets healthy school-aged children. Adults as well as those who are immunocompromised are at high risk for infection.]]> 2021-12-02 04:24:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lynikak/fb9owq37gryr8ers/wish/1924350033 Most Common Symptom lynikak https://padlet.com/lynikak/fb9owq37gryr8ers/wish/1924350117 2 out of 10 people who get infected will show no symptoms.]]> 2021-12-02 04:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lynikak/fb9owq37gryr8ers/wish/1924350117 Other Symptoms lynikak https://padlet.com/lynikak/fb9owq37gryr8ers/wish/1924350734 Other symptoms include fatigue, low grade fever, headache, and upset stomach.]]> 2021-12-02 04:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lynikak/fb9owq37gryr8ers/wish/1924350734 How is it acquired? lynikak https://padlet.com/lynikak/fb9owq37gryr8ers/wish/1924350823 Parvovirus is acquired through respiratory secretions such as saliva, sputum, or nasal mucus from an infected person's cough or sneeze. It can also be transmitted through blood and blood products.]]> 2021-12-02 04:24:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lynikak/fb9owq37gryr8ers/wish/1924350823 Prevention lynikak https://padlet.com/lynikak/fb9owq37gryr8ers/wish/1924351369 Ways to prevent being infected with Parvovirus include washing hands with soap and warm water, covering mouth and nose when one coughs or sneezes, abstain from touching eyes, mouth, or nose, and stay home when ill.]]> 2021-12-02 04:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lynikak/fb9owq37gryr8ers/wish/1924351369 lynikak https://padlet.com/lynikak/fb9owq37gryr8ers/wish/1924351885 2021-12-02 04:25:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lynikak/fb9owq37gryr8ers/wish/1924351885 lynikak https://padlet.com/lynikak/fb9owq37gryr8ers/wish/1924352711 2021-12-02 04:26:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lynikak/fb9owq37gryr8ers/wish/1924352711 Less Common Symptoms lynikak https://padlet.com/lynikak/fb9owq37gryr8ers/wish/1924352808 In more rare cases among adults, symptoms of Parvovirus could be severe anemia, painful or swollen joints, a more severe rash, or chronic arthritis.]]> 2021-12-02 04:26:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lynikak/fb9owq37gryr8ers/wish/1924352808 Treatment lynikak https://padlet.com/lynikak/fb9owq37gryr8ers/wish/1924356116 The only known treatment for Human Parvovirus B19 is through antibodies via immune globulin injections. Blood transfusions can be done to treat those infected with severe anemia.]]> 2021-12-02 04:29:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lynikak/fb9owq37gryr8ers/wish/1924356116