| Front | What is the causative agent of the condition seen below? |
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| 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 |
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