Approximately 65% of HIV-infected adults have antibodies to parvovirus B19,[Aguiar 2001] though the incidence of anemia related to parvovirus B19 in the HIV-infected population is likely to be < 1%[Koduri 2000]
Clinical Presentation
Patients may present with nonspecific symptoms consistent with a profound anemia, including fatigue, exertional dyspnea, and palpitations
Rash and arthropathy are usually not present with the anemia
Diagnosis
Treatment
Parvovirus B19 Prophylaxis
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