[Neutropenia and fever after aorto-coronary bypasses]

Ann Chir. 2004 Apr;129(3):174-6. doi: 10.1016/j.anchir.2004.02.006.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Plasma-derived products are often used in cardiac surgery. We report the case of a patient developing an infection due to Parvovirus B19 after coronary artery bypass. Symptoms were fever, asthenia, anemia, and pancreatitis. This infection can be transmitted from plasma-derived product, like fibrin sealant (used for hemostasis during surgery). Parvovirus B19 is resistant to existing virus-inactivating techniques. The patient had to leave our hospital after symptomatic treatment which has significantly increased the length to stay.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Artery Bypass / adverse effects*
  • Fever / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neutropenia / etiology*
  • Parvoviridae Infections / etiology*
  • Parvovirus B19, Human*