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Human parvovirus infection.

A P Schneider¹, S J Naides

¹University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa.

American Family Physician

|January 1, 1989

Summary

Fifth disease, or erythema infectiosum, is linked to human parvovirus (HPV). This virus can cause serious complications like aplastic anemia and issues during pregnancy, but new tests can now confirm infections.

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Area of Science:

Virology
Immunology
Obstetrics

Background:

Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum) is associated with human parvovirus (HPV) infection.
HPV infection can lead to severe health issues, including aplastic anemia, arthritis, and adverse perinatal outcomes such as hydrops fetalis and spontaneous abortion.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the link between Fifth disease and human parvovirus (HPV).
To inform about the diagnostic capabilities for HPV infection and its complications.

Main Methods:

Serological confirmation of HPV infection.
Measurement of IgM antibodies to track infection timeline (peaking early, undetectable by two months).
Utilization of HPV-specific DNA probes for confirming in utero infections.

Main Results:

Clinical suspicion of HPV infection can be confirmed through serological testing.
IgM antibody levels provide a temporal marker for infection.
Advanced molecular techniques enable detection of in utero HPV infections.

Conclusions:

The diagnostic capabilities for human parvovirus (HPV) infections have significantly improved.
Early detection and confirmation of HPV are crucial for managing potential complications, especially in pregnancy.

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