Question 1

can humans get parvo? can any docs explain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Fifth disease in children. 
Can present in adults as papular-purpuric gloves and socks syndrome painful pruritic swelling and erythema of the distal hands and feet
Usually in spring and summer .
Dangerous for pregnant females and immunocompromised patients mainly Parvovirus B19

Question 2

what is the human parvo virus?

Accepted Answer

Parvovirus: It is a virus that causes a fever and rash in.Children. Infection causes a transient slow down in red cell formation which is important in people with hemolytic anemias like sickle cell and during pregnancy when the fetus may die.

Question 3

can human parvo bring on stills disease?

Accepted Answer

Parvo virus and JRA : Parvo virus does not cause still's diseae. Still's disease is an auto-immune disorder and sometimes associated with specific hla antigens.

Question 4

i have had the human parvo virus since 2007 how do i get rid of the burning and redness of my face no one has been able to help?

Accepted Answer

See a Dermatologist: See a skin specialist.  Not just for one visit. Go -do what they prescribe and follow up.  It may take a few visits to cure the facial problem. It may even take a team of doctors working together to help you.

Question 5

what is parvovirus 16 and is it the same as b19 (human)?

Accepted Answer

No: Human parvovirus b19 got its name from the designation on the test sample from which the virus was found using an electron microscope. There is no human parvovirus 16.

Question 6

parvovirus contagious to humans?

Accepted Answer

Yes, human to human: Parvovirus b19 is a causative organism of fifth disease in children. The same virus also affects pregnant women resulting in fetal hydrops, intrauterine growth retardation, and death.

Question 7

does fifth disease have more complications in adults that contract the b19 human parvovirus?

Accepted Answer

Not really: People who get parvovirus b19 infection can have no symptoms or can get sick. Kids get a rash, mild fever, and/or mild cold symptoms. Adults get a rash, some joint aches, and/or joint swelling. Infected persons, with or without symptoms, recover and have immunity against re-infection. Complications can be seen in persons with chronic anemia or immunosuppression, and occasionally in pregnant women.

Question 8

does everyone shows symptoms of fifth disease, if they are infected with the b19 human parvovirus?

Accepted Answer

No, not everyone: People who get parvovirus b19 infection can have no symptoms or can get "fifth disease". Kids get a rash, mild fever, and/or mild cold symptoms. Adults get a rash, some joint aches, and/or joint swelling. Infected persons, with or without symptoms, mostly recover without complications and have immunity against re-infection. The virus is spread from person to person just like colds are spread.

Question 9

what exactly is parvo?

Accepted Answer

Parvovirus: Here is a good summary:
http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/canine_parvovirus
it is a virus that affects dogs.

Question 10

how will a positive parvo test look?

Accepted Answer

Complicated: Positive IgG antibody infers an infection that has resolved in the past or began more than 7 days prior.  So it does not prove a current issue.  IgM antibodies infer new infection, but because of immune complex formation in setting of acute disease, these can be false negatives.  In that case, pcr can be performed and has higher chance of positivity in context of immune complex phenomenon.

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