Parvovirus-induced autoimmune hepatitis: First case in the literature
Parvovirus B19 infection is usually self-limiting in immunocompetent individuals. Twenty-five percent of infected individuals are
completely asymptomatic during infection, with 50% of them presenting flu-like symptoms and the remaining patients presenting
erythema infectiosum, arthralgia, or arthritis. More rarely, transient aplastic crisis is seen in individuals with chronic haemolytic
disorders. Chronic pure red cell aplasia and aplastic anaemia may also be observed in immunocompromised patients. There is
sufficient evidence in the literature suggesting that B19 infections can also cause a spectrum of liver diseases, ranging from elevated
transaminase levels to acute hepatitis, fulminant liver failure, and even chronic hepatitis. This case report discusses a patient with
acute parvovirus infection and newly diagnosed autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) and the role of this viral infection in the disease.
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