Journal of Tropical Diseases & Public Health

Contamination and Symptoms of Parvovirus

Claes Teanor^* Department of Medical Image Science and Visualization, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
^*Correspondence: Claes Teanor, Department of Medical Image Science and Visualization, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden, Email:

Received: 02-Sep-2022, Manuscript No. JTD-22-18357; Editor assigned: 06-Sep-2022, Pre QC No. JTD-22-18357 (PQ); Reviewed: 23-Sep-2022, QC No. JTD-22-18357; Revised: 30-Sep-2022, Manuscript No. JTD-22-18357 (R); Published: 07-Oct-2022, DOI: 10.35248/2329-891X.22.10.350

Description

The parvovirus that infects dogs and cats is not the same as the parvovirus that affects people. Humans receive a different kind i.e. B19. Parvovirus B19 is a common viral illness that spreads from person to person and typically exhibits no or very mild symptoms. On rare occasions, the virus may attack cells that give rise to red blood cells. Infection temporarily stops these cells' production. Only individuals who don't produce enough red blood cells on a regular basis will be affected by this disruption.

The fifth disease, also referred to as "slapped cheek" disease, is frequently found in school-aged children and is brought on by the parvovirus.

The parvovirus affects people from all ages and social groups. You are more likely to experience symptoms if your immune system is compromised or if you have difficulties producing regular red blood cells. Although their symptoms are either nonexistent or very mild, healthy school-aged children are more likely to get the virus.

Nasal secretions, spittle, and saliva all contain human parvovirus. There is a potential that the virus will spread by airborne droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Additionally, contaminated blood or blood products may be used to spread it. Infected mothers can transmit the parvovirus to their unborn children through the placenta when they are pregnant.

Pregnant women who become ill may have a higher risk of miscarriage even if the majority of them had an infection prior to getting pregnant and are therefore immune to infection. The majority of pregnant women who contract an infection have normal, healthy babies.

Additionally, blood might become contaminated by this infection. The virus can infect a pregnant mother and spread to her unborn child.

During the week prior to the rash developing, the sickness is communicable. The mother and her infant are no longer considered contagious once the rash starts, so they do not need to be kept apart.

Because the parvovirus that affects people is different from the parvovirus that affects dogs, it cannot be passed from a pet to a human. The parvovirus B19 virus, which travels from person to person, is what causes a parvovirus infection.

Children's parvovirus B19 infection symptoms can vary from adults'. Symptoms include/

• Swollen joints (more common in adults).

• Gloves and socks syndrome (less common and usually in adults).

• Arthritis (some cases have caused chronic arthritis or even rheumatoid arthritis).

• Painful joints (more common in adults).

• Fatigue.

• Low-grade fever.

• Headache.

• Upset stomach.

Rarely, the parvovirus may prevent us or the child's body from generating new blood cells. This is a risky symptom since it may lead to severe anaemia. This sign might manifest if the person has:

• Sickle cell disease, or other types of anemia.

• A weakened immune system. This can leads to by cancer, leukemia, HIV or an organ transplant.

Conclusion

Parvoviruses caused by animals are distinct from parvovirus B19. Our pets cannot get the transmitted from us or spread it to them. Typically, parvovirus does not show any symptoms. It's unlikely, but we might take some over-the-counter drugs. In order to receive additional treatment, we must consult a physician. Fifth disease is caused by parvovirus B19.