Aplastic anaemia associated with parvovirus B19 infection.

Qian, X H; Zhang, G C; Jiao, X Y; Zheng, Y J; Cao, Y H; Xu, D L; Chen, C S · Arch Dis Child · 2002

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

Parvovirus B19 involvement was investigated in 30 children with severe aplastic anaemia. Active or recent parvovirus B19 infection, as shown by B19 DNA viraemia, positive B19 specific IgM antibodies, or both, was diagnosed in six patients. There were no other plausible causes. We suggest that parvovirus B19 infection might be associated with severe aplastic anaemia.

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