Parvovirus Flashcards
Another name for parvovirus B19
Slapped cheek syndrome (parvam, enn adikureengal)
What kind of virus is parvovirus B19?
DNA virus
Presentation in children
Mild fever
Nose red cheeks
Rash may spread to other parts of the body, but rarely involves palms or feet
What is unusual about this rash?
May recur after illness if having a warm bath or in the sun
Presentation in adults
Acute arthritis
Infectious period
3-5 days before rash, but not after rash
Do kids need to be kept home from school?
No because you’re not infectious after the rash occurs
Transmission
Respiratory
Risks in pregnancy - explain pathophysiology
Hydrops fetalis - due to severe anemia causing left sided heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary oedema, right sided heart failure, peripheral oedema, therefore causing ascites, pu
Epidemiology
Mx
USS after 4 weeks, then every 2 weeks
IU transfusion for fetus if infected
FOr mum - fluids and paracetamol
NO need to isolate
