Cases of rubella have elevated considerably in Germany, Austria and a number of other different EU nations. Although infections with parvovirus B19 (B19V) often solely happen extra continuously in spring and early summer time, there was a big enhance in incidence in Germany between January and March. The MedUni Vienna additionally just lately registered “very many detections of parvovirus”. The an infection poses a danger for pregnant girls. They go the pathogens on to their unborn youngster, even when the an infection goes unnoticed. The viruses enter the kid’s bloodstream through the placenta and assault blood-forming cells – the end result may be anemia within the unborn youngster. In the worst case situation, there’s a danger of miscarriage or untimely start, particularly within the first few months of being pregnant.
Droplet an infection
Rubella is completely different from the extra well-known rubella and could be very contagious. This happens by way of droplets containing pathogens which might be unfold by way of coughing, sneezing or contaminated arms. Most adults and youngsters expertise flu signs similar to a light fever with swelling of the lymph nodes. The typical pores and skin rash doesn’t all the time develop. There is a danger of an infection for individuals who haven’t but had rubella. Anyone who survives the an infection is protected for all times.
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Barbara Rohrhofer
Head of Life and Health Editorial Team
Barbara Rohrhofer
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