Which of the following is not a clinical manifestation of parvovirus infection?: (A) Erythema infectiosum, (B) Polyahropathy, (C) Pure red cell aplasia, (D) Tropical sprue
Answer is D. ParvovirusClinical manifestations:Erythema infectiosumPolyahropathy syndromeTransient aplastic crisisPure red cell aplasia/chronic anemiaHydrops fetalisHepatitis, vasculitis, myocarditis, glomerulosclerosis, CNS manifestationsNote:Tropical sprue is most often caused by infectious agents like G. lamblia, Yersinia enterocolitica, C. difficle, Cryptosporidium parvum, and Cyclospora.(Ref: Harrison's 18/e p1435, 1478 ; 17/e p1116-1117)