I just wanted to pass some information on certain rashes with a virus.When my DD was 2 she had a virus and needed an antibiotic.5 days after being on the antibiotic she got a rash in her groin area.What concerned me was when I touched the rash it didn't go white,she seemed fine and was very playful.I told my DH that something was wrong and we took her to E.R.We're glad we did b/c it ended up being ITP(idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura).Her platelet count ended up being 16,000 and she needed a transfuion.It was the most terrifying time of our lives.I didn't know that this even existed.I just wanted to share this as I knew nothing about it or how dangerous it could be until it happened to us.

By Sandysmom on Saturday, April 29, 2006 - 08:50 pm:

That is so scary. I'm glad she came through it ok. Thank you for the information.

By Cocoabutter on Saturday, April 29, 2006 - 09:01 pm:

I think I had a friend who had this, too. She bruised very easily and sometimes got looks like her dh was beating her. She said it was a genetic disorder.