Q. Recently, which country has issued a healthy advisory due to concerning rise in cases of 'Parvovirus B19'?
Answer:
United States
Notes: The US centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory due to a rise in parvovirus B19 cases.
Parvovirus B19 is highly contagious, especially in people with weakened immune systems. It's also known as "slapped cheek" illness due to the red cheeks it causes and as "Fifth disease" for being fifth on the list of childhood illnesses with a rash. The virus spreads through airborne droplets from coughs or sneezes, blood, or contaminated blood products.
Pregnant individuals can transmit the virus to the fetus through the placenta.