Parvovirus B19

a history of contact with an infected individual is often absent or unreliable (Hay, Levin, Deterding, & Abzug, 2014). It is transmitted via respiratory droplets, most commonly seen in the late winter or early spring months. Most of the cases occur in children between five to fifteen years old, which is school age, so it can be hard to really know how the child contracted the virus. Males and females are infected equally by the erythema infectiosum, and the infection is usually a self-limited illness that resolves without complications. Pathophysiology of Fifth Disease Fifth disease is viral infection that is caused by a single-stranded DNA virus called parvovirus B19 (O’Grady, 2014). The virus is transmitted from person to person by the respiratory droplet route, and a normal response to an infection by parvovirus B19 is the development of erythema infectiosum. An acute infection in a host who is immunocompetent, leads to a medicated cellular immune response with the production of specific immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies (Zelleman, 2015). The signs and symptoms of the infection probably arise due to the result of the immune complexes making their way into the skin and joints of the infected individual and not from the circulating virus. The incubation period from infection to initial onset of nonspecific symptoms ranges from 4- 14 days, and the rash and joint symptoms usually occur two to three weeks after the initial infection. Patients are most contagious in a…

Cats now have a treatment for Feline Leukemia (Pro-Test). Breakthrough’s to profit the life of animals though animal testing has in return made for overall healthier house pets. It 's obvious that animal research doles all living species and that we are all able to live longer, healthier, happier lives because of it (Pro-Test). An example of animal testing benefiting animals is, “In 1978, there was a sudden, worldwide outbreak of a virus among dogs which caused vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration…

Canine Parvovirus Bleach is the new holy water according to Susan C. Kahler. The canine parvovirus is a highly contagious diseases in canines, and it can be easily killed with bleach. The virus was found fairly recently, it has a long process to get an animal sick, and it has a few symptoms with effective cures. The canine parvovirus was found not too long ago, and it has a unique structure. The virus was originally found in Europe in 1976, and then spread it undetected worldwide by…

Introduction Erythema infectiousum is a common viral exanthem illness found in children. It is also known as “fifth disease” as it is one of the six most common viral rash illness found in children. The infection can also affect adults, however less commonly. This febrile illness typically affects children, age range 5-15 years old. Although less common the viral illness can also affect adults. Route of transmission is primarily via droplets from respiratory secretions and can spread via…

and acquired. The natural mode of passive immunity is maternal antibodies received by infants via placenta (Baxter, 2007). While this is short-lived, it gives protection against diseases like measles, tetanus. Acquired form of passive immunity is induced artificially via antibodies administrations, purified from blood products of an immune individual to a non-immune individual. Shibasaburo Kitasato and Emil von Behring in 1890, successfully administered antibodies-antitoxin from an immune…

between 50-150ug/dL and total iron binding capacity between 250-450 ug/dL [5]. The serum study was showing that the woman had high levels of iron, yet had symptoms of anemia. The young woman did not take iron supplements or consume iron-rich foods. Researchers found suspicious black and blue particles that were first thought to be signs of a melanoma. Doctors performed a secondary test that resulted in the discovery of an acute parvovirus B19 infection. Researchers concluded that the young…

Some infections that I found online include but are not limited to: Bacterial vaginosis (BV), Cytomegalovirus, Listeriosis, Parvovirus B19 (fifth disease), and Toxoplasmosis. The infection that I found the most frightening is Group B strep (GBS). GBS, found in healthy women’s rectum and/or vagina, does not have any obvious symptoms and without the proper care this infection can be fatal for the baby during childbirth. In a womenshealth.gov article about pregnancy it is said…

Anemia in SCD patients can be caused by problems with the spleen known as splenic sequestration crisis and aplastic crisis. In splenic sequestration crisis the red blood cells become stuck in the spleen making it enlarge rapidly. Because these cells are trapped, there are fewer cells to circulate through the blood, resulting in anemia. Aplastic crisis occurs when a common infection known as Parvovirus B19 is caught. Parvovirus is a common infection in childhood also known as fifths disease, a…