Area health officials warn of infection outbreak dangerous to pregnant people

HAMILTON COUNTY — A warning about a contagious disease spreading in southwest Ohio.

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The Cincinnati Health Department is alerting people about an outbreak of Parvovirus in Hamilton County.

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Parvovirus can be dangerous for unborn babies and people with blood disorders or weakened immune systems.

It can also be dangerous for pets.

Symptoms include a rash, commonly on the face, joint pain, and fever.

They can last up to three weeks.

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