Parvovirus B19 Flashcards
1
Q
what type of virus causes this?
A
erythrovirus that causes a rash and arthritis
2
Q
presentation
A
erythema infectiosum (slapped cheek disease) intense erythema on cheeks and proximal limbs of child acute arthritis, especially in wrists
3
Q
complications
A
spontaneous abortion aplastic crisis (drop in Hb and anaemia)
4
Q
diagnosis
A
antibody testing for parvovirus B19 IgM
5
Q
management
A
self-limiting
if immunosuppressed= immunoglobulin injections
aplastic crisis= red cell transfusion
