Parvovirus B19

The last week Natalie has had a little rash on her arms and legs. The funny thing is, it would come and go. One moment it would be really bad, the next nothing.

Well, Thur evening, it was bad. Not itchy or anything else, just a red rash.

So this morning we called her Pediatrician and took her in for a visit to see what it was and if we should be concerned. The Dr took one look at it and knew exactly what it was Parvovirus B19.

It usually starts with redness in the cheeks then may spread to arms and legs with a 'lacy, pink to dull red eruptions,' which she had. Some kids, like Natalie, have a very low grade fever at the beginning.

The funny thing is that with this virus arthritis of the joints could also occur.

So guess what Natalie and I both had/have the Parvovirus B19 bug. The nice thing is that neither of us are contagious.

It physical symptoms could be gone in days or even a couple of months.

I'm just thankful it's not anything dangerous, to us or anyone else!

Weird stuff man!! Weird!