These symptoms are taken directly from an informational communication from the health dept. in my state. There is an epidemic at one of the elementary schools in my small community.I wondered what a homeopathic response would be. Please provide your opinion. My thanks for your assistance. -K

"Characteristics of the rashes vary, but onset has generally been acute, typically with maculopapular erythematous lesions---possibly in a reticulated pattern---on the face, neck, hands, or arms; duration of the rash varied but in most reports it was highly pruritic. The rashes were not attributed to a defined environmental exposure or infectious agent. Children with rashes were afebrile and usually had no other associated signs or symptoms. The rashes lasted from a few hours to 2 weeks and appeared to be self-limiting

Approximately 40 serum samples collected in four states have been PCR or IgM negative for parvovirus B19 (1); 22 nasal swab samples have been negative for enterovirus. Environmental assessments have not identified environmental causes.

The rash most often began on the face, then spread to the upper extremities; most rashes occurred on exposed skin. Clinical signs---including reddish welt-type itchy rash on face and upper extremities, swollen eyes, and smooth pink cheeks---degrees of coloration, and prominence of rash varied among the children

All specimens tested negative for the presence of IgM antibodies. Laboratory data analysis, interviews, a building survey, and examination of the children did not identify a cause for the rashes.". Thanks for reading!

[ 16 March 2002, 01:13: Message edited by: karenss ]