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Ep 133 Parvoviruses: Who let the dogs (and their viruses) out?

This Podcast Will Kill You

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The Discovery and Research of Parvo Virus B-19

This chapter discusses the discovery and early research on Parvo virus B-19, including its initial detection during a test for hepatitis B and its connection to a plastic crisis in people with sickle cell anemia. The hosts also explore the link between B-19 and erythema infectiosum in children, as well as the history and naming of fifth disease.

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