Childhood Rashes & DNA Virus Infect... Jul 13, 2008
Also called Fifth Disease and Slapped Cheek syndrome, erythemia infectiosum is caused by human parvovirus B19 (PV-B19). This nonenveloped DNA virus is of the Parvoviridae family, a group of some of the smallest viruses known (Parvus = Latin for small. (Suite101.com)
A Bone Marrow Disease With a Brighter Prognosis Mar 24, 2008
Some infectious diseases also can cause the disorder, including hepatitis, Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus, parvovirus B19, and HIV, as well as autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Finally, some genetic disorders have been linked to it. (Health-Finder)
Meridian to begin virus vaccine trials Aug 29, 2007
The biomedical company said in a news release that its subsidiary will begin Phase I-II testing on the vaccine, which is aimed at preventing Parvovirus B19 infections. The virus causes "fifth disease," characterized by a rash and low-grade fever in children, and joint swelling in adults. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Human Parvovirus B19 Infection Apr 4, 2007
Human Parvovirus B19 has been linked to a number of different autoimmune diseases, including vasculitis and connective tissue disorders ... The development of autoimmune conditions following Human Parvovirus B19 occurs in people of all ages and occurs more frequently in females ... Human Parvovirus B19 Disease. (Suite101.com)
More of this story Jan 25, 2007
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Fifth disease is caused by infection with the human parvovirus B19 and occurs most often in children, although adults who are not immune can be susceptible ... Dogs and cats can not contact parvovirus B19, nor can humans get the virus from pets. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Rapid Diagnosis Oct 3, 2006
Is there a virus involved, for instance Parvovirus B19. Or is the joint inflammation not due to an infection at all. (Science Daily)
Soldier's death may be linked to smallpox and flu vaccines Jun 25, 2006
They did, however, find another potentially fatal virus, the parvovirus B19, in his heart muscle, and could not determine if it was naturally occurring or the result of the vaccines, the report said. Troops assigned to Iraq, Afghanistan, South Korea and certain homeland defense missions involving emergency response teams, are required to participate in the smallpox program, unless medically exempted, according to a defense health official. (Stars and Stripes)
Pentagon: Vaccines may have killed soldier Jun 25, 2006
No vaccinia virus - the main ingredient of smallpox vaccine - was found in his heart muscle, but evidence of another virus, parvovirus B19, was detected. Natural infection with parvovirus B19 is another known cause of heart inflammation and death, the statement said. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
Vaccines May Have Caused A Soldier's Death Jun 23, 2006
Evidence of the vaccinia virus, the main ingredient of smallpox vaccine, was not found in his heart muscle, but evidence of a different virus, parvovirus B19, was found. Natural infection with parvovirus B19 is another known cause of heart inflammation and death. (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
'Jumping Genes': New Target For Body's Innate Immune Protection System Against Viruses Mar 10, 2006
"One candidate might be parvovirus B19, which infects red blood cells and causes Erythema infectiosum (Fifth disease or 'slapped cheek syndrome') in children," he explained. Unlike other members of the APOBEC family, A3A has no effect on HIV or other retroviruses. (Science Daily)
