Petechial-Purpuric Rash, Leukopenia and Thrombocytopenia Associated Parvovirus B19

Parvovirus B19 can cause different skin rashes like maculopapular, erythematous, petechial, or purpuric lesions. In addition, parvovirus B19 can cause some important hematologic disorders like aplastic anemia, leukopenia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia. We report a child who was admitted to the hospital with petechial-purpuric rashes. On laboratory analysis, leukopenia and thrombocytopenia were found and serologic testing of parvovirus B19 IgM was determined to be positive. After the third day of hospitalization, the petechial-purpuric rashes began to decline and laboratory results were in the normal range. We think that the disease was parvovirus B19 infection. The patient was treated with only antipyretic drugs. On follow up, the clinical and laboratory findings had completely returned to normal. In conclusion, parvovirus B19 can cause clinical signs such as petechiae and purpura. Also, hematologic disorders may be a complication. Because of this, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis in patients with rash, thrombocytopenia, and leukopenia