In:
Der Internist, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 62, No. 7 ( 2021-07), p. 768-771
Abstract:
This article presents a case of pure red cell aplasia in a 35-year-old heart transplant recipient on chronic hemodialysis. Elevated parvovirus B19 immunoglobulin M blood levels were detected along with a high viral load of 80 billion IU/ml quantified by polymerase chain reaction. Bone marrow examination revealed giant proerythroblasts confirming parvovirus B19 infection. High-dose intravenous immunoglobulin was used for treatment. Anaemia had significantly improved 4 weeks later. Parvovirus B19 infection should be excluded in organ transplant recipients with anaemia due to ineffective erythropoiesis.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0020-9554
,
1432-1289
DOI:
10.1007/s00108-021-00955-9
Language:
German
Publisher:
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Publication Date:
2021
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1459232-0
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3124793-3
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