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B19 parvovirus infection causing aplastic crisis in 3 out of 5 family members with hereditary spherocytosis.

Authors :
Murphy, P.
O'Donnell, J.
Source :
Irish Journal of Medical Science; Jun1990, Vol. 159 Issue 6, p182-184, 3p
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

B19 parvovirus infection is a principal cause of transient bone marrow suppression in patients with chronic haemolytic anaemias. Acute infection is described in a family of five individuals with hereditary spherocytosis; three of them developed marked hypoplastic anaemia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00211265
Volume :
159
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Irish Journal of Medical Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
71182255
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02937239