5.7 - Anemia due to underproduction

Question 1

parvovirus B19 infects what type of cell?

Answer 1

erythrocyte precursors

Question 2

what is the treatment for parvovirus B19?

Answer 2

supportive

Question 3

what is a myelophthisic process? what is the end result?

Answer 3

pathologic process (eg metastatic cancer) that replaces bone marrow - results in pancytopenia