Lupus syndrome after parvovirus B19 infection

Rev Rhum Engl Ed. 1997 Dec;64(12):849-51.

Abstract

Systemic lupus erythematosus is uncommon in elderly individuals. A 72-year-old woman developed parvovirus B19 infection followed by a systemic lupus erythematosus-like syndrome with persistent thrombocytopenia and Raynanud's phenomenon. Few cases of systemic lupus erythematosus after parvovirus B19 infection have been reported, and none had thrombocytopenia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / etiology*
  • Parvoviridae Infections / complications*
  • Parvovirus B19, Human*
  • Thrombocytopenia / etiology