Parvovirus B19 associated autoantibodies upregulation in women and children in Southern China

Abstract

Human parvovirus B19, the cause of fifth disease in children and transient arthropathy in adults, could induce autoimmunity and the production of autoantibodies. The aim of this study is to explore the relationship between B19 infection and autoantibodies upregulation in women and children.

Keywords

• autoantibodies
• children
• parvovirus b19 serology
• women