The parvovirus that affects humans is different from the parvovirus that affects dogs and cats. The type given to humans is different; it is B19. A typical viral disease that transmits from person to person and usually has no or very minor symptoms are parvovirus B19. Rarely, the virus could damage the cells that produce red blood cells. These cells' production is momentarily halted by infection. Only people who regularly produce insufficient red blood cells will experience this interruption.

The parvovirus causes the fifth illness, often known as "slapped cheek" disease, which is usually encountered in school-aged children.

People of various ages and social strata are affected by the parvovirus. If your immune system is weakened or if you have trouble manufacturing regular red blood cells, you are more prone to have symptoms. Healthy school-aged children are more susceptible to contracting the virus, despite the fact that their symptoms are either nonexistent or very mild.

Even though the majority of pregnant women had an infection before becoming pregnant and are therefore immune to infection, pregnant women who become ill may have an increased chance of miscarriage. Most women who suffer an infection while pregnant have normal, healthy infants.

Additionally, this illness has the potential to contaminate blood. A pregnant woman can contract the virus, which then spreads to the baby.

The illness is contagious during the week before the rash appears. Once the rash appears, the mother and her child are no longer regarded as contagious, therefore they do not need to be kept separated.

It is impossible for a human to contract the parvovirus from a pet because it is distinct from the parvovirus that affects canines. A parvovirus infection is brought on by the parvovirus B19 virus, which is contagious.

Children's parvovirus B19 infection symptoms can vary from adults'. Symptoms include/

•     Swollen joints (more common in adults).

•     Gloves and socks syndrome (less common and usually in adults).

•     Arthritis (some cases have caused chronic arthritis or even rheumatoid arthritis).

•     Painful joints (more common in adults).

•     Fatigue.

•     Low-grade fever.

•     Headache.

•     Upset stomach.

Rarely, the parvovirus may stop the body of the patient or the infant from producing new blood cells. This is a dangerous symptom since it could result in severe anaemia.

• Sickle cell disease, or other types of anemia.
• A weakened immune system. This can leads to by cancer, leukemia, HIV or an organ transplant

Animal-borne parvoviruses are different from parvovirus B19. Our pets are unable to contract the disease from us or pass it to them. The parvovirus typically causes no symptoms. Although it's doubtful, we might use certain over-the-counter medications. We need to speak with a doctor so we can get more treatment. Parvovirus B19 is the cause of the fifth disease.