Parvovirus B19 infection and severe anaemia in Kenyan children: a retrospective case control study.
BACKGROUND: During acute Human parvovirus B19 (B19) infection a transient reduction in blood haemoglobin concentration is induced, due to a 5-7 day cessation of red cell production. This can precipitate severe anaemia in subjects with a range of pre-existing conditions. Of the disease markers that...
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BioMed Central
2010
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