In humans parvovirus is called Fifth Disease. In children it is characterized by a rash and cheeks that look as though they've been slapped. In adults it is characterized by fatigue, arthritic joints and mild fever.
The most common form of parvo strikes dogs, but any mammal can get it. Fifth's (the human equivalent) is most common in kids and it can cause spontaneous abortion in pregnant women in their first trimester. Yikes. So I'm glad if I was going to get it, I have it now. I'm surprised B hasn't come down with it.
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branchandroot
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Date: 2008-11-23 05:29 pm (UTC)Or something like that.
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Date: 2008-11-23 05:34 pm (UTC)Ohhhh ....
Date: 2008-11-23 06:35 pm (UTC)Glad it's this and not the horrendous adult version of the Chicken Pox.
Re: Ohhhh ....
Date: 2008-11-23 06:38 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-11-24 04:31 am (UTC)