Zoe has fifth disease (Parvovirus B19). It causes a slapped cheek effect on her face and she has a rash on her back and stomach.
It's very contagious, but not once she has a rash. So there's not much you can do to protect yourself from this virus except lots of hand washing. She doesn't have a fever or any other sign that she is sick. The girl is still boundless energy personified. But it says that anywhere from 10% - 60% of a school may get it if there is a breakout .
It's not serious, except say.... if you have a compromised immune system. Golly gee. I think that means me.
It can cause severe anemia and joint pain and swelling, which can last for months. Perhaps that could answer some of the achy pain I have. Who knows. I don't know if they had tested me for this before, because once you've had it, you can't get it again.
All these germ bugs just make me want to hide in bed.
I found out last night that sleeping pills make me drool. I still woke up hurting, but at least I slept most of the night.
I watched the movie Fracture today and realized I have a total crush on Ryan Gosling Um. Yummy!
Posted by debutaunt at January 27, 2008 11:35 PMPraying you will avoid the "fifth"... Nik got it a couple of years back and I got it (immune compromised, but not nearly as you) and I was fluish and a bit anemic for quite a while (like having mono) I pray you don't get it... thinking of you always...
smooches!
Posted by: Sandra at January 28, 2008 01:38 AM