Parvovirus B19-associated hemophagocytic syndrome

Abstract
• Parvovirus B19 is a recently described pathogen, associated with an increasing spectrum of clinical manifestations. We present the first reported case, to our knowledge, of parvovirus B19–associated hemophagocytic syndrome, in which the diagnosis of parvovirus infection was documented by the presence of B19-specific IgM and IgG antibodies. Pancytopenia resolved immediately following splenectomy and the patient recovered completely. (Arch Intern Med.1990;150:897-899)