Parvovirus B19 associated monoarthritis in a 5-year-old boy.
We describe the case of a 5-year-old boy who presented with parvovirus B19 associated arthritis of the left knee lasting for 6 weeks. Other features included flu-like symptoms, a mild "slapped cheek" sign, and a macular, erythematous, lace-like rash over the chest and limbs. The analysis of the synovial fluid showed a high white cell count with a predominance of polymorphonuclear cells. The characteristic features related to parvovirus B19 associated arthropathy in children are reviewed.
Rivier
G
G
Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Center, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Gerster
J C
JC
Terrier
P
P
Cheseaux
J J
JJ
D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000821:virology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D016731:Erythema Infectiosum / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint; D008297:Male; D016732:Parvovirus B19, Human