Parvovirus B19

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Human Parvovirus B19 is in the Erythrovirus genus of the family Parvoviridae.[1][2] The virus targets human erythroid precursor cells.[3]

Signs and symptoms

Fifth Disease

Fifth Disease, also called erythema infectiosum, gives a "slapped cheek" rash.

Arthropathy

Transient Aplastic Crisis

Diagnosis

The diagnosis is made by detecting IgM antibody to Parvovirus B19.

References

  1. ↑ Young NS, Brown KE (2004). "Parvovirus B19". N. Engl. J. Med. 350 (6): 586–97. DOI:10.1056/NEJMra030840. PMID 14762186. Research Blogging.
  2. ↑ Martin DR et al. “No Respecter of Age -- A previously healthy 65-year-old woman went to her primary care physician in late August, seeking evaluation of a "spot" that had appeared on her right leg 3 weeks earlier,” N Engl J Med 357, no. 18 (November 1, 2007): 1856-1859, http://content.nejm.org (accessed November 2, 2007).
  3. ↑ Brown KE, Anderson SM, Young NS (1993). "Erythrocyte P antigen: cellular receptor for B19 parvovirus". Science 262 (5130): 114–7. PMID 8211117. [e]
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