Prevalence and factors associated with human parvovirus b19 infection in sickle cell patients hospitalized in tanzania

Conclusion: The prevalence of HPV B19 among hospitalized SCD patients at MNH was high. SCD patients with HPV B19 were more likely to present with pain, low neutrophils levels and MCH. HIV infection might be associated with high risk of HPV infection in SCD patients, however this requires further investigation.
Source: Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases - Category: Hematology Source Type: research