Parvovirus B19

**Semantic type:** Virus

**Definition:** A parvovirus that is the causative agent of Fifth disease. It is a non-enveloped, icosahedral virus that contains a single-stranded linear DNA genome; approximately equal proportions of DNA of positive and negative sense are found in separate particles.

**Synonyms:** - B19 Virus - Erythrovirus B19 - HUMAN PARVOVIRUS B19 - Human Erythrovirus B19 - Human Parvovirus B19