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[Parvovirus B19 and pediatric pathology]
G Tchernia1, E Dussaix, Y Laurian
1Laboratoire d'hématologie et centre de référence pour le traitement des hémophiles, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France.
Summary
Human parvovirus B19 infection, common in childhood, causes aplastic crisis in anemic patients and mild symptoms in healthy individuals. It can lead to fetal complications in pregnant women and chronic issues in the immunocompromised.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Hematology
- Immunology
- Pediatrics
- Obstetrics