Diagnosis By Mayo Clinic Staff Print About half of adults are immune to parvovirus infection, most likely because of a previous, unnoticed childhood infection. People who are at risk of severe parvovirus complications might benefit from blood tests that can help determine if they're immune to parvovirus or if they've recently become infected. Request an appointment Diagnosis & treatment April 19, 2022 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter Show references Jordan JA. Microbiology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of parvovirus B19 infection. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Dec. 11, 2019. Jordon JA. Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of parvovirus 19 infection. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Dec. 11, 2019. About parvovirus B19. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/parvovirusb19/about-parvovirus.html. Accessed Dec. 11, 2019. Fifth disease. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/parvovirusb19/fifth-disease.html. Accessed Dec. 11, 2019. Pregnancy and fifth disease. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/parvovirusb19/pregnancy.html. Accessed Dec. 11, 2019. Riley LE, et al. Parvovirus B19 infection during pregnancy. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Dec. 11, 2019. Jordon JA. Treatment and prevention of parvovirus B19 infection. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Dec. 11, 2019. AskMayoExpert. Parvovirus-associated arthritis. Mayo Clinic; 2019. AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases. Recommendations for prevention and control of influenza in children, 2017-2018. Pediatrics. 2017; doi:10.1542/peds.2017-2550. Sullivan JE, et al. Clinical report — Fever and antipyretic use in children. Pediatrics. 2011; doi:10.1542/peds.2010-3852. Reaffirmed 2016. Labeling of drug preparations containing salicylates. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=76be002fc0488562bf61609b21a6b11e&mc=true&node=se21.4.201_1314&rgn=div8. Accessed Feb. 22, 2018. Renaud DL (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic. Feb. 27, 2018. Parvovirus infectionSymptoms&causesDiagnosis&treatment Advertisement Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy Opportunities Ad Choices Mayo Clinic Press Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic Press. Mayo Clinic on Incontinence - Mayo Clinic PressMayo Clinic on IncontinenceThe Essential Diabetes Book - Mayo Clinic PressThe Essential Diabetes BookMayo Clinic on Hearing and Balance - Mayo Clinic PressMayo Clinic on Hearing and BalanceFREE Mayo Clinic Diet Assessment - Mayo Clinic PressFREE Mayo Clinic Diet AssessmentMayo Clinic Health Letter - FREE book - Mayo Clinic PressMayo Clinic Health Letter - FREE book CON-20376069 Patient Care & Health Information Diseases & Conditions Parvovirus infection