800 - All About Parvovirus
About this episode:
Last month, the CDC issued an alert about an increase in parvovirus, a respiratory disease that is common for children but can be very serious in people with certain medical conditions. In today\u2019s episode: all about parvovirus and why it\u2019s yet another reason to wash your hands regularly.
Guest:Dr. Erica Prochaska is a pediatric infectious disease physician at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
Host:Dr. Josh Sharfstein is vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a faculty member in health policy, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland\u2019s Health Department.
Show links and related content:-
Increase in Human Parvovirus B19 Activity in the United States\u2014CDC
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What to know about the \u2018slapped cheek\u2019 virus uptick in the U.S.\u2014NPR
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