The 5th disease

Last week, after 4 days of fever, Aaron developed a severe rash all over his face and body. But aside from the rash, he was perfectly alright. No more fever, rash didn't seem itchy, and Aaron was back to his active self.

He had the "5th disease", a viral illness which is also known as "slapped disease" because in most cases, the virus would produce a distinctive red rash on the face to make the child look like his cheeks have been slapped. The rash spread from face to trunk to the limbs. But it went away as soon as it came. Within 3 days, the rash cleared up completely.

With Aaron, we're learning so much more about illnesses and viruses! Sigh .... not a good thing at all!