Novel parvovirus and related variant in human plasma

Emerg Infect Dis. 2006 Jan;12(1):151-4. doi: 10.3201/eid1201.050916.

Abstract

We report a novel parvovirus (PARV4) and related variants in pooled human plasma used in the manufacture of plasma-derived medical products. Viral DNA was detected by using highly selective polymerase chain reaction assays; 5% of pools tested positive, and amounts of DNA ranged from <500 copies/mL to >106 copies/mL plasma.

MeSH terms

  • DNA, Viral / analysis
  • DNA, Viral / genetics
  • Humans
  • Parvoviridae Infections / blood*
  • Parvoviridae Infections / virology*
  • Parvovirus / genetics*
  • Parvovirus / isolation & purification*
  • Phylogeny
  • Plasma / virology*

Substances

  • DNA, Viral