Erythema nodosum manifestation of Parvovirus B19-associated reactive arthritis

Introduction: Parvovirus B19 virus-mediated viral inflammation and immune-complex deposition generate mainly short-term manifestations in the affected individuals. The objective of this study was to determine Parvovirus B19 infection in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. Methodology: The study e...

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Main Authors: Maryam Kareem Ali, Jaafar Sataar Shia
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Published: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2024-09-01
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description Introduction: Parvovirus B19 virus-mediated viral inflammation and immune-complex deposition generate mainly short-term manifestations in the affected individuals. The objective of this study was to determine Parvovirus B19 infection in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. Methodology: The study employed 50 patients diagnosed with RA and 30 healthy individuals. Blood samples were collected from both groups. The blood samples were screened for Parvovirus B19 infection using polymerase chain reaction to detect B19 DNA and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to detect anti-B19 IgM and IgG. Results: 17 (34%) of 50 patients tested positive for parvovirus B19 DNA. In contrast, the mortality rate in the control group was significantly lower (6.7%; p = 0.005). Anti-B19 IgG antibody levels differed significantly with patients and control (p = 0.007), whereas anti-B19 IgM Ab levels did not (p = 0.6). There was a significant correlation between viremia B19 and all measured parameters. Parvovirus-affected patients had significantly higher CRP and ESR, elevated DAS28 scores, and more joint pain compared to parvovirus (-) patients. Conclusion: Anti-CCP and RF values were significantly high in parvovirus (+) patients. Joint erosion was also prevalent in patients who tested positive for parvovirus. The findings of this study suggest that infection with parvovirus in patients with RA, and a possible role of this viral infection in the pathogenesis of RA may contribute to the pathogenesis of RA.
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spelling doaj-art-bc6a5222a2cb4b35bd5063c42a147b8f2025-08-20T03:52:39ZengThe Journal of Infection in Developing CountriesJournal of Infection in Developing Countries1972-26802024-09-01180910.3855/jidc.19513Erythema nodosum manifestation of Parvovirus B19-associated reactive arthritisMaryam Kareem Ali0Jaafar Sataar Shia1Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, IraqDepartment of Pharmacy, Al-Farabi University College, Baghdad, Iraq Introduction: Parvovirus B19 virus-mediated viral inflammation and immune-complex deposition generate mainly short-term manifestations in the affected individuals. The objective of this study was to determine Parvovirus B19 infection in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. Methodology: The study employed 50 patients diagnosed with RA and 30 healthy individuals. Blood samples were collected from both groups. The blood samples were screened for Parvovirus B19 infection using polymerase chain reaction to detect B19 DNA and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to detect anti-B19 IgM and IgG. Results: 17 (34%) of 50 patients tested positive for parvovirus B19 DNA. In contrast, the mortality rate in the control group was significantly lower (6.7%; p = 0.005). Anti-B19 IgG antibody levels differed significantly with patients and control (p = 0.007), whereas anti-B19 IgM Ab levels did not (p = 0.6). There was a significant correlation between viremia B19 and all measured parameters. Parvovirus-affected patients had significantly higher CRP and ESR, elevated DAS28 scores, and more joint pain compared to parvovirus (-) patients. Conclusion: Anti-CCP and RF values were significantly high in parvovirus (+) patients. Joint erosion was also prevalent in patients who tested positive for parvovirus. The findings of this study suggest that infection with parvovirus in patients with RA, and a possible role of this viral infection in the pathogenesis of RA may contribute to the pathogenesis of RA. https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/19513ParvovirusErythema nodosumrheumatoid arthritis
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Erythema nodosum manifestation of Parvovirus B19-associated reactive arthritis
Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
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Erythema nodosum
rheumatoid arthritis
title Erythema nodosum manifestation of Parvovirus B19-associated reactive arthritis
title_full Erythema nodosum manifestation of Parvovirus B19-associated reactive arthritis
title_fullStr Erythema nodosum manifestation of Parvovirus B19-associated reactive arthritis
title_full_unstemmed Erythema nodosum manifestation of Parvovirus B19-associated reactive arthritis
title_short Erythema nodosum manifestation of Parvovirus B19-associated reactive arthritis
title_sort erythema nodosum manifestation of parvovirus b19 associated reactive arthritis
topic Parvovirus
Erythema nodosum
rheumatoid arthritis
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