parvo virus

3. Parvovirus
Presented by;
 M.NAVEED-UR-REHMAN
 NAVEED AHMAD

4. Parvovirus
• Family: Parvoviridae
Latin parvus means small
• 22 nm in diameter
(0.02 µm)
• Single-stranded DNA virus
• Icosahedral capsid
• No envelope

5. Structure of ParvoVirus

7. Diseases Caused By ParvoVirus
 Fifth disease
 Aplastic anemia
 slap cheek

8. Symptoms of Parvovirus
 Fever
 Chills
 Bright red, raised “slap cheek” rash

9. Infection of parovirus
“Slap cheek” rash on the face, lacy rash on the extremities.

10. Treatment
 Mainly supportive care
 Ibuprofen for fever
 Vaccine is in trials