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Parvovirus B19 (B19V) is a single-stranded DNA virus of the family Parvoviridae and genus Erythrovirus. Parvovirus B19 infects only humans and a person cannot catch the virus from a dog or cat. It can cause different signs and symptoms, depending on your age and overall health. Parvovirus B19 infection most commonly causes fifth disease, a mild rash illness that usually affects children. Many people infected with parvovirus B19 do not have any symptoms, or they have only mild, nonspecific illness.