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Human parvovirus B19, generally referred to as B19 virus (B19V), parvovirus B19 [1] or sometimes erythrovirus B19, [2] is a known human virus in the family Parvoviridae, genus Erythroparvovirus; it measures only 23–26 nm in diameter. [3] Human parvovirus b19 is a below-species classification of Erythroparvovirus primate1. [4]
What it looks like: Fifth Disease is caused by Parvovirus B19 and presents with a red rash on the cheeks, arms, and legs that can last for several weeks. This condition occurs most often in children.
Parvovirus B19 will start replicating from anywhere for four to eighteen days. Infected children will be most contagious during this time and before they develop the most notable sign, a red rash on their cheeks, and other symptoms. [4] Since parvovirus B19 is a single stranded DNA virus, replication can only occur in dividing cells. [8]
Parvovirus B19 is “highly transmissible in respiratory droplets,” the CDC says. About a week after exposure, symptoms including fever and malaise may develop. About a week after exposure ...
The prevalence of parvovirus B19 in pooled plasma samples from an unspecified “large commercial laboratory” increased from 1.5% in December to 19.9% in June, the CDC said.
In pigs, the porcine parvovirus is a major cause of infertility. Human parvoviruses are less severe, the two most notable being parvovirus B19, which causes a variety of illnesses including fifth disease in children, and human bocavirus 1, which is a common cause
Parvovirus B19 is highly infectious. Half of the people exposed in one household can become infected, the CDC said. Similar numbers are seen at schools among students and staff during outbreaks.
Other viral causes include parvovirus B19 and herpes simplex. [1] Non-infectious causes include haemolytic disease of the newborn , hereditary spherocytosis , twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome and recombinant erythropoietin administration . [ 1 ]