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Parvovirus B19 infections.

C Sabella1, J Goldfarb

  • 1Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, Ohio 44195, USA.

American Family Physician
|October 19, 1999
PubMed
Summary
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Human parvovirus B19 infections present diverse symptoms, influenced by patient health. In healthy individuals, it may cause erythema infectiosum or joint pain, but can lead to aplastic anemia or fetal complications in vulnerable populations.

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Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Immunology
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Human parvovirus B19 infections exhibit varied clinical presentations.
  • Manifestations are significantly influenced by the host's immunologic and hematologic status.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the spectrum of clinical manifestations associated with human parvovirus B19 infections.
  • To highlight the impact of host factors on parvovirus B19 disease outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical literature on human parvovirus B19.
  • Analysis of disease manifestations across different patient populations.

Main Results:

  • In immunocompetent individuals, infection may be asymptomatic, cause erythema infectiosum, or arthropathy.

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  • Patients with hematologic or immunologic disorders are at risk for severe complications like aplastic anemia.
  • Intrauterine parvovirus B19 infection can lead to hydrops fetalis and fetal death.

    • Conclusions:

    • Human parvovirus B19 causes a wide range of diseases, from mild to life-threatening.
    • Understanding host status is crucial for predicting and managing parvovirus B19 infection outcomes.
    • Parvovirus B19 poses significant risks in specific patient groups and during pregnancy.