Open AccessHuman Bocavirus in an Immunocompromised Child Presenting with Severe Diarrhea
Author(s) -
Jutte J.C. de Vries,
Robbert G. M. Bredius,
Patrick F. van Rheenen,
Frans J. Smiers,
Elisabeth H. Schölvinck,
Ann C.T.M. Vossen,
Eric C. J. Claas,
Hubert G. M. Niesters
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of clinical microbiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.349
H-Index - 255
eISSN - 1070-633X
pISSN - 0095-1137
DOI - 10.1128/jcm.01703-08
Subject(s) - human bocavirus , diarrhea , virology , medicine , pediatrics , immunology , respiratory system , biology , respiratory tract infections
Human bocavirus (HBoV) is frequently detected in young children with respiratory symptoms. However, the prevalence and pathogenicity of HBoV in immunocompromised patients are largely unknown. This report describes a case of life-threatening hypovolemic shock due to diarrhea associated with disseminated HBoV infection in an immunocompromised child.