Viral arthritis: the lessons of parvovirus B19 #MMPMID8557804
Mangi RJ
Hosp Pract (1995) 1995[Nov]; 30 (11): 65-72 PMID8557804show ga
Viruses are among the most common and least recognized causes of joint symptoms--including syndromes misclassified as seronegative rheumatoid arthritis. Parvovirus B19 is notably underappreciated in this role. Many cases resolve spontaneously. The challenge is to exclude nonviral causes of joint disease.