BEWARE: Parvovirus B19 Spreading In Texas Here Are The Symptoms
According to News Week, residents of Texas need to be very mindful of Parvovirus B19 increasing and spreading not only through the great state but all through the US. This virus is a common child illness that can cause a rashing face, also known as "slap cheeks disease."
WHAT THE SYMPTOMS OF THE PARVOVIRUS B19?
For adults, the virus can cause excruciating joint pains to your body and complications can occur in people with weakening immune systems or blood disorders. This particular infection during pregnancy could increase your risk of possibly having a miscarriage. Even though the disease can be considered mild for some individuals, headache, fever, sore throat, joint pains, rashes, and cough still is a possibility for individuals. Parvovirus B19 rashes are usually seen on the buttocks, legs, chest, arms, and back it can be very itchy and usually lasts anywhere from 7 to 10 days.
WHAT ELSE SHOULD TEXANS LOOK FOR WHEN DESCRIBING THE VIRUS?
The joint pain from the infection is between one to three weeks but can also last as long as a month. Texans are told to also keep in mind if you are a victim of leukemia or other cancers, organ transplants, HIV infections, or blood disorders, such as sickle cell, you are at risk of increased complications. If you happen to feel these symptoms, you are asked to immediately go to your closest hospital and get the proper help you need, please take this seriously.
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