An unusual outbreak of parvovirus B19 infections, France, 2023 to 2024

Published on 20 June 2024 Updated on 8 July 2024

From April 2023 to May 2024, an unusual epidemic of parvovirus B19 (B19V) infections occurred in France. The number of B19V IgM-positive serologies was four times higher than in the previous epidemic in 2019. Clinical data from emergency networks corroborated this observation. Morbidity and mortality consequences were observed in children through all data sources. In adults, the increase was only observed in laboratory-confirmed data. Physicians and decisionmakers should be informed in order to better prevent, diagnose and manage at-risk patients.

Author(s): d'Humières Camille, Fouillet Anne, Verdurme Laura, Lakoussan Stevens-Boris, Gallien Yves, Coignard Catherine, Hervo Marie, Ebel Anne, Soares Anaïs, Visseaux Benoit, Maire Bruno, Juan Pierre-Henry, Parent du Châtelet Isabelle, Guthmann Jean-Paul, Durand Julien

Publishing year: 2024

Pages: 5-10