DNAV: Parvoviridae

Question 1

What are the members of the parvoviridae family?

Answer 1

Parvovirus B19
Human Bocavirus (HBoV)
Human Bufavirus (HuBuV) or Parvovirus 4

Question 2

What is another name for Parvovirus B19 infection?

Answer 2

Erythema infectiosum

Question 3

Which childhood disease is caused by Parvovirus B19?

Answer 3

Fifth disease

Question 4

What is the genome type of Parvovirus B19?

Answer 4

Single-stranded DNA

Question 5

Which type of cells does Parvovirus B19 primarily infect?

Answer 5

Erythroid precursors

Question 6

What is the only Parvovirus known to infect humans?

Answer 6

Parvovirus B19

Question 7

What is the classic rash appearance in Parvovirus B19 infection?

Answer 7

Slapped-cheek rash

Question 8

How long is the incubation period for Parvovirus B19?

Answer 8

4-14 days

Question 9

When is a person with Parvovirus B19 most contagious?

Answer 9

Before the rash appears

Question 10

What are the potential complications of Parvovirus B19 infection?

Answer 10

Arthritis, aplastic crisis, fetal loss

Question 11

Is there a vaccine available for Parvovirus B19?

Answer 11

No

Question 12

Which type of infections are associated with Human Bocaviruses?

Answer 12

Respiratory tract infections in children

Question 13

What is the emerging significance of Human Bocaviruses?

Answer 13

Associated with upper and lower respiratory illnesses in pediatric patients

Question 14

What is the known clinical significance of Human Bufaviruses and PARV4?

Answer 14

Unknown

Question 15

In which patient population have Human Bufaviruses and PARV4 been detected?

Answer 15

Immunocompromised patients

Question 16

What is the current level of research on Human Bufaviruses and PARV4?

Answer 16

Limited studies on their pathogenic roles