Parvovirus infection is a highly contagious childhood infection that commonly spreads through respiratory secretions such as saliva, sputum, nasal mucus, etc. Fever, stomach upset, headache, face rash, runny nose, etc., are the symptoms of parvovirus. The infection can also affect individuals of any age.
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Why is my son getting recurrent rashes and fever?
Query: Hello doctor, My 5 years old son got sick 2 and a half weeks ago. For 1 week he had high fever (up to 39 degrees Celsius) which we reduced with fever reducing syrup (Noraphen). Blood test showed that there is a chance for parvovirus (borderline result). After a week the fever stopped, and for a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your son's history and the report (attachment removed to protect patient's identity), and would like to make my suggestions and comments about him as follows:As per your description, the clinical picture very much matches that of a viral infection, ... Read Full »
My pet dog bit me a week ago and it died two days back to an infection. Do I have rabies?
Query: Hi doctor, What is the possibility of rabies if a 2-month-old unvaccinated dog that bit me dies of parvovirus infection within a week after the bite? My 2-month-old pup bit me by mistake while playing with other puppies. After two days, I found my dog sick, often vomiting, and it was not eating. I t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern in detail and will surely help you out. The chances of you acquiring rabies are impossible. I will state the reasons. 1. The dog was your pet. Pet dogs rarely acquire rabies if they have been exposed to rabid dogs. 2. It has been... Read Full »
After a dog bite, I took anti rabies vaccine. Is it concerning?
Query: Hello doctor, I got bitten by my 4-month-old dog while playing. Then after two days, my dog developed anorexia and started vomiting. I am worried, and therefore I started my anti-rabies vaccination, injection Rabiflex. Will anything happen to me? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You need not worry. I suggest you continue the post-exposure prophylaxis schedule for dog bite cases at your nearest clinic. You need to monitor your dog for the next ten days. Take him to your veterinarian and get him checked. He might be su... Read Full »
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