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CEN Case Rep
December 2024
Department of Nephrology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Minami, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-0375, Japan.
Several cases of glomerulonephritis occurring after infection with human parvovirus B19 (PVB19) have been reported. However, the pathogenesis and clinicopathological features of PVB19-related glomerulonephritis remain elusive. We describe the case of a 34 year-old woman who showed nephrotic syndrome and microscopic hematuria 10 days after PVB19 infection.
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December 2024
Universidad Nacional de Córdoba.
Introduction: parvovirus B19 (B19V) infection during pregnancy can be transmitted to the fetus and cause serious complications such as fetal hydrops and stillbirth. The preexistence of specific IgG prevents vertical transmission. Seroprevalence in fertile age is variable (50-70%) and depends on the region/viral circulation, in addition to factors such as maternal age and frequent exposure to children.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Pharm Pract
December 2024
Department of Pharmacy, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA.
A case of D-penicillamine-related myelotoxicity in a patient with Wilson's disease is reported. There is a paucity of literature regarding D-penicillamine (DPA) induced myelotoxicity in the setting of Wilson's disease (WD). A 22-year-old male presented with a 1-week history of bleeding gums and dizziness.
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November 2024
Department of Maternity and Childhood, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
A significant increase in Parvovirus B 19 (B19V) infections has been reported in the last months in some European countries. This outbreak could be highly detrimental for pregnant women, considering the capacity of the virus to harm the fetus. However, the magnitude and spread of this outbreak is yet unclear.
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October 2024
Blood Transfusion Center, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Alexandroupolis, Thrace, Greece.
We present a never-transfused girl with thalassemia intermedia who was admitted for febrile aplastic crisis due to human parvovirus B19. After a first transfusion of packed red blood cells, she developed pulmonary oedema. She improved with supportive care including the use of intravenous diuretics.
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