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WBC 23400
Hb 8.8 g%
WBC 20,700 Eosinophilia(20%)
Thyroid profile, Normal
ammonia, lactate,pH
This time also child had PCR detected parvo
virus B19 in CSF.
Hence the diagnosis of Persistent Parvovirus
B19 Infection is made.
Treatment course
Child was treated with Acyclovir, IVIG and Methyl
Prednisolone.
Child showed improvement in sensorium.
Incessant cry and irritability decreased.
Baby was able to recognise mother by voice and
was consolable easily.
Torticolis decreased. Partial head control
attained.
Opthalmological examination showed persistence
of optic atrophy. VEP was normal.
Child was put on follow up then.
Introduction
• The parvoviruses are small, single stranded
DNA viruses.