Seroprevalence and Associated Outcomes of Parvovirus B19 Infection in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Patients: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Several case reports have highlighted the presence of serious clinical outcomes in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) related to parvovirus B19 (PVB19). However, epidemiological studies have produced inconsistent and varying results regarding the prevalence of PVB19 and its associated clinical outcomes in this population. These inconsistencies highlight the need for a thorough summary and analysis of present data to better understand burden and impact of PVB19 on HIV patients. This review aims to provide an overview of current evidence and identify areas for further research.

Keywords

• human immunodeficiency virus
• HIV
• anemia
• parvovirus B19
• PVB19