The Spectrum of Clinical Manifestations of Serious Human Parvovirus B19 Infection in Children without any Underlying Diseases- A Case Series

Abstract

Human Parvovirus B19 causes mild to life-threatening illnesses, especially in immunosuppressed individuals. In the immunocompetent individuals, the severe spectrum of clinical manifestations of the virus infection is not widely known. This case series presents the spectrum of clinical manifestations of serious Parvovirus B19 infection in children without any chronic haematological or immunodeficiency disease. This series is about a total of 12 children who were positive for Parvovirus Immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibody and the age range was between 1-12 years. Fever, fatigue, and arthritis were the most common manifestations. Pure red cell aplasia, the specific manifestation of Parvovirus infection, was seen only in one-third of patients. All the children were treated with Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) along with supportive therapy. All except one had a successful recovery.

Keywords

• hepatosplenomegaly
• immunocompetent
• paediatric
• tachypnoea