Parvovirus B19 infection with rheumatologic manifestations: results from a multicentre Italian study

Key Points

• The research aims to understand the clinical manifestations of parvovirus B19 infection, particularly in relation to arthritis and skin patterns.
• Conducted a multicentre cohort study among adults referred to rheumatology clinics.
• Systematically collected data during the post-pandemic European outbreak.
• Focused on analyzing rheumatologic symptoms associated with B19V infection.
• Expanded the clinical spectrum of arthritis associated with parvovirus B19 infection.
• Identified distinctive skin patterns that may improve differential diagnosis during outbreaks.