Diseases

Bocavirus Infection

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Bocavirus are members of the parvoviridae virus family that are small (20 nm), non-enveloped viruses with single-stranded dna. Bocavirus is Found usually in infants and children who are hospitalized with pneumonia or diarrheal symptoms.Bocavirus is Often detected in patients who are infected with other viruses.

SYMPTOMS

Arti (also termed rtis, acute respiratory tract infections), especially in infants and children., Cough., Wheezing., Fever., Cyanosis (bluish or grayish tint to skin due to lack of oxygen), rhinorrhea (runny nose), diarrhea., Vomiting.

CAUSES

Human bocavirus (hbov), discovered in 2005, can cause respiratory disease or no symptoms at all. ... This case demonstrates that lower respiratory tract infection caused by hbov can lead to severe and life-threatening disease.