To prevent parovirus B19 infection (ringworm), attention must be paid to reducing risk factors.
Behavioral risk factors
- Occupational contact with affected individuals
- Family contact with affected persons
- Non-sufficient hygiene
Note: Human parvovirus-B19 (B19V) is markedly environmentally stable. It can only be inactivated by virucidal disinfectants if the exposure time is observed.
Breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding is allowed