Parvovirus in Healthcare Settings
Overview of Parvovirus in Healthcare Settings
Parvovirus B19 is a virus that commonly infects humans; about 50% of all adults have been infected sometime during childhood or adolescence. Parvovirus B19 infects only humans. There are also animal parvoviruses, but they do not infect humans. Therefore, a person cannot catch parvovirus B19 from a dog or cat.
Background/General Information
These resources may be of use to healthcare professionals:
- Parvovirus Infection and Pregnancy. CDC 1999
Date last modified: April 5, 2005
Content source:
Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP)
National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases
Content source:
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National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases
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