
Parvoviruses 2024 Angela Macri; Jonathan Crane PMID: 29489222 Access Resources BookEN Ask aRCie About This Resource About This book excerpt text is about Parvovirus B19, a virus that only infects humans. It describes how the virus causes fifth disease, also known as slapped cheek syndrome, mostly in children but sometimes in adults. The virus can lead to serious issues like aplastic crisis and hydrops fetalis in pregnant women. It spreads through respiratory secretions and blood products. Symptoms include rash and joint pain, especially in adults. Diagnosis involves testing for antibodies or using PCR tests. Treatment is usually symptomatic with NSAIDs or transfusions if needed, while most infections resolve on their own without long-term effects. Tags Focus Area: Infectious Disease Keywords: Anemia, Aplastic; Arthritis, Infectious; Fetal Diseases; Hydrops Fetalis; Viremia; Erythema Infectiosum; Parvovirus B19, Human; Parvoviridae Infections Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection) Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Physicians Format: Book Media Type: Website Institutions: Sampson Regional Medical Center; Campbell University Institution Types: Academic; Healthcare Language: English More like this Parvoviruses 2024 · Sampson Regional Medical Center, Campbell University Pre-Pandemic Planning Survey of Healthcare Workers at a Tertiary Care Children's Hospital: Ethical and Workforce Issues 2010 · University of Colorado, Keesler Medical Center Biological PPE: Ebola Virus Disease - High Level - Donning 2014 · University of Nebraska Medical Center The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Access Resources BookEN Ask aRCie About This Resource

Parvoviruses

2024
Angela Macri; Jonathan Crane

PMID: 29489222

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This book excerpt text is about Parvovirus B19, a virus that only infects humans. It describes how the virus causes fifth disease, also known as slapped cheek syndrome, mostly in children but sometimes in adults. The virus can lead to serious issues like aplastic crisis and hydrops fetalis in pregnant women. It spreads through respiratory secretions and blood products. Symptoms include rash and joint pain, especially in adults. Diagnosis involves testing for antibodies or using PCR tests. Treatment is usually symptomatic with NSAIDs or transfusions if needed, while most infections resolve on their own without long-term effects.

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Parvoviruses 2024 · Sampson Regional Medical Center, Campbell University Pre-Pandemic Planning Survey of Healthcare Workers at a Tertiary Care Children's Hospital: Ethical and Workforce Issues 2010 · University of Colorado, Keesler Medical Center Biological PPE: Ebola Virus Disease - High Level - Donning 2014 · University of Nebraska Medical Center

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