A Case Report on Parvovirus B19 Associated Myositis

Joint Authors

Millar, Auleen
Pendleton, Adrian
Oliver, Nathan D.

Source

Case Reports in Rheumatology

Issue

Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-2, 2 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2012-12-10

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

2

Main Subjects

Diseases

Abstract EN

Introduction.

Whilst there are reports of viral myopathies affecting children and the immunocompromised, infective myositis is a relatively rare inflammatory myopathy in adults.

The clinical spectrum can range from benign myalgias to more serious complications in certain risk groups.

Case Presentation.

We present two cases of myositis as a result of parvovirus B19 infection.

Conclusion.

Viral myositis and parvovirus B19 associated myositis should be considered in adults presenting with significant myalgia.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Oliver, Nathan D.& Millar, Auleen& Pendleton, Adrian. 2012. A Case Report on Parvovirus B19 Associated Myositis. Case Reports in Rheumatology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-2.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)

Oliver, Nathan D.…[et al.]. A Case Report on Parvovirus B19 Associated Myositis. Case Reports in Rheumatology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-2.
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American Medical Association (AMA)

Oliver, Nathan D.& Millar, Auleen& Pendleton, Adrian. A Case Report on Parvovirus B19 Associated Myositis. Case Reports in Rheumatology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-2.
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Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-457398