Learn More About "Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease)"! - The Latest Issue of "Kenkō Plaza Plus" is Complete -
The Japan Medical Association has released the latest issue (No. 13) of "Kenkō Plaza Plus" on its official website on May 7th. This issue focuses on Erythema Infectiosum, commonly known as Fifth Disease, providing comprehensive information on its symptoms, infection routes, prevention, and risks for pregnant women, despite not currently being in an epidemic.
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The latest issue (No. 13) of "Kenkō Plaza Plus," produced by the Japan Medical Association (Chairman: Yoshihiro Matsumoto), has been completed and released on its official website on May 7th.
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The theme of this issue is "Erythema Infectiosum." Many of you may know this disease as "Fifth Disease." Although it is not currently widespread, it typically spreads among preschool and elementary school children in group settings and can also affect adults.
In the latest issue, Dr. Hirotaka Yoto, a pediatrician at Sapporo Maternity and Women's Hospital, provides an easy-to-understand explanation of Erythema Infectiosum, covering its symptoms, infection routes, incubation period, epidemic status, causes, treatment, and prevention. He also warns that pregnant women who contract the disease may, in rare cases, transmit it to their unborn babies.
The Japan Medical Association states, "In addition to Fifth Disease, 'Kenkō Plaza Plus' covers various other diseases. All past issues of 'Kenkō Plaza Plus' are available on our official website, so we encourage you to read them as well."
Click here for past issues of Kenkō Plaza Plus
Contact: Japan Medical Association Public Relations Department, TEL 03-3946-2121 (main)
Japan Medical Association (Public Interest Incorporated Association)
The Japan Medical Association is an academic and professional organization composed of members from 47 prefectural medical associations.
Its objectives are "to elevate the medical profession, promote the development of medicine and medical art, improve public health, and enhance social welfare." It engages in various activities and proposals concerning doctors' lifelong training, promotion and development of regional medical care, and enhancement of health insurance medical services.
Location: 2-28-16 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Official Website: https://www.med.or.jp
☆The Japan Medical Association's official YouTube channel features videos of regular press conferences, health information, symposia, and events.
Watch videos and subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrZ632iTbtYlZ5S2CtGh6rA
☆The Japan Medical Association's official LINE account provides information on workshops, events, and health and medical news. You can now customize your delivery settings to receive information that better suits your needs, so please register!
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Click here for the latest issue of Kenkō Plaza Plus
The theme of this issue is "Erythema Infectiosum." Many of you may know this disease as "Fifth Disease." Although it is not currently widespread, it typically spreads among preschool and elementary school children in group settings and can also affect adults.
In the latest issue, Dr. Hirotaka Yoto, a pediatrician at Sapporo Maternity and Women's Hospital, provides an easy-to-understand explanation of Erythema Infectiosum, covering its symptoms, infection routes, incubation period, epidemic status, causes, treatment, and prevention. He also warns that pregnant women who contract the disease may, in rare cases, transmit it to their unborn babies.
The Japan Medical Association states, "In addition to Fifth Disease, 'Kenkō Plaza Plus' covers various other diseases. All past issues of 'Kenkō Plaza Plus' are available on our official website, so we encourage you to read them as well."
Click here for past issues of Kenkō Plaza Plus
Contact: Japan Medical Association Public Relations Department, TEL 03-3946-2121 (main)
Japan Medical Association (Public Interest Incorporated Association)
The Japan Medical Association is an academic and professional organization composed of members from 47 prefectural medical associations.
Its objectives are "to elevate the medical profession, promote the development of medicine and medical art, improve public health, and enhance social welfare." It engages in various activities and proposals concerning doctors' lifelong training, promotion and development of regional medical care, and enhancement of health insurance medical services.
Location: 2-28-16 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Official Website: https://www.med.or.jp
☆The Japan Medical Association's official YouTube channel features videos of regular press conferences, health information, symposia, and events.
Watch videos and subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrZ632iTbtYlZ5S2CtGh6rA
☆The Japan Medical Association's official LINE account provides information on workshops, events, and health and medical news. You can now customize your delivery settings to receive information that better suits your needs, so please register!
Add as friend here: https://page.line.me/324vigsd?openQrModal=true