DNA VIRUS - PARVOVIRIDAE Flashcards
1
Q
The SMALLEST DNA virus; the ONLY virus that is SINGLE-STRANDED
A
Parvoviridae
2
Q
Bright red cheek rash (SLAPPED CHEEK) with fever, coryza and sore throat
A
ERYTHEMA INFECTIOUSUM ( 5TH DISEASE)
3
Q
Transient but severe aplastic anemia in children with SICKLE CELL ANEMIA, THALASSEMIA OR SPHEROCYTOSIS
A
Aplastic Crisis
occurs when parvovirus stops the production of RBC in the bone marrow
4
Q
RBC destruction in fetus leads to
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HYDROPS FETALIS (2nd trimester)
5
Q
RBC destruction in ADULTS leads to
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RBC APLASIA
ARTHRITIS LIKE SYMPTOMS
6
Q
PANCYTOPENIA in immunodeficient patients
A
Chronic B-19 Infection
