The image depicts Parvovirus (B19 virus), which can cause severe anemia in sickle cell patients by inhibiting RBC production.
The image shows Parvovirus (B19 virus), which can cause profound anemia in patients with sickle cell anemia by inhibiting red blood cell production.
| Front | What is the causative agent of the condition seen below? |
|---|---|
| Back | Parvovirus (B19 virus) ↓ Dangerous for patients with sickle cell anemia because the virus can infect erythroid precursors and inhibit bone marrow production of RBC causing profound anemia |
Tags: microbiology
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.
Next card: List diseases caused parvovirus b19 infection kids erythema
Previous card: Smallest dna virus big red rash kids parvovirus
Up to card list: Microbiology 101 → Step 1 USMLE