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Mild fifth disease reported
Posted: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 3:17 pm
By Stephen Herzog |
A mild, but contagious, virus called fifth disease has been reported around the area, according to the Taney County Health Department.
The virus, which has similar symptoms to the common cold, could be followed by a rash on the face and arms, and primarily affects children, but adults can also become ill.
?Fifth disease is usually mild and will go away on its own,? said Kim Foster, epidemiologist for the health department. ?However, it is very contagious...
Mild fifth disease reported
Posted: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 3:17 pm
By Stephen Herzog |
A mild, but contagious, virus called fifth disease has been reported around the area, according to the Taney County Health Department.
The virus, which has similar symptoms to the common cold, could be followed by a rash on the face and arms, and primarily affects children, but adults can also become ill.
?Fifth disease is usually mild and will go away on its own,? said Kim Foster, epidemiologist for the health department. ?However, it is very contagious...