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Parvovirus B19: a review.

Rajani Katta1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine, 6560 Fannin, Suite 802, Houston, TX 77030, USA.

Dermatologic Clinics
|July 18, 2002
PubMed
Summary
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Parvovirus B19 infection can cause diverse skin issues, including specific rashes like erythema infectiosum and the "gloves-and-socks" syndrome. Vulnerable groups require careful monitoring due to potential severe complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Virology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Parvovirus B19 infection is known to manifest with a variety of dermatologic symptoms.
  • These can range from specific conditions like erythema infectiosum and papular purpuric 'gloves-and-socks' syndrome to nonspecific findings such as reticular erythema and maculopapular eruptions.
  • Associations with other dermatologic diseases and potential roles in collagen vascular disorders are also noted.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the spectrum of dermatologic manifestations associated with parvovirus B19 infection.
  • To identify specific and nonspecific skin findings indicative of parvovirus B19.
  • To highlight vulnerable populations at risk for severe complications and emphasize diagnostic considerations.

Main Methods:

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  • Clinical findings and case reviews were used to identify and categorize dermatologic manifestations.
  • Literature review was conducted to identify described associations with other dermatologic and collagen vascular diseases.
  • Diagnostic criteria based on clinical presentation were emphasized.

    • Main Results:

    • Parvovirus B19 presents with specific findings like erythema infectiosum and papular purpuric 'gloves-and-socks' syndrome.
    • Nonspecific findings include reticular erythema, maculopapular eruptions, petechiae, and purpura.
    • Associations with erythema multiforme, erythema nodosum, and potential roles in collagen vascular disorders have been described.

    Conclusions:

    • Diagnosis of parvovirus B19 infection relies on characteristic clinical findings.
    • Vulnerable populations, including those with hematologic disease, immunosuppression, and pregnant women, require vigilant monitoring for severe complications.
    • In healthy individuals, parvovirus B19 infection is typically asymptomatic and resolves without complications.