Parvovirus B19

Question 1

Parvovirus B19 is a DNA virus clinical presentations.

Answer 1

erythema infectiosum

Question 2

what is erythema infectiosum

Answer 2

mild feverish illness

noticeable rash which appears after a few days. The rose-red rash makes the cheeks appear bright red, hence the name ‘slapped cheek syndrome’.

child begins to feel better as the rash appears and the rash usually peaks after a week and then fades

rash is unusual in that for some months afterwards, a warm bath, sunlight, heat or fever will trigger a recurrence of the bright red cheeks and the rash itsel

Question 3

what should we bewared of in parvovirus ?

Answer 3

affect an unborn baby in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy

Question 4

If a woman is exposed early in pregnancy (before 20 weeks) need to check what ?

Answer 4

IgM and IgG

Question 5

parvovirus B19 in pregnant women can cross the placenta in pregnant women this causes

Answer 5

hydrops fetalis

severe anaemia

Question 6

parvovirus b19 treated with

Answer 6

intrauterine blood transfusions