Aplastic CrisisZ
The causative organism is Parvovirus B19, leading to destruction of erythroid precursors in BM. The child presents with acute anemia, without reticulocytosis. The condition is always self-limiting with a duration of 7–10 days.
- Sudden & transient decrease in marrow activity. Marrow stops forming RBCs
- Mostly seen in children due to Parvovirus B19 infection
- Sudden drop in Hb. & also retic. count
Treatment: a) Transfusion b) Folic acid