Onset of Fibromyalgia Symptoms Following Parvovirus <scp>B19</scp> Infection: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
This case report identifies parvovirus B19 as a potential trigger for fibromyalgia, underscoring the contribution of viral infections to the pathogenesis of chronic pain syndromes. Awareness of this association may prompt clinicians to consider infectious agents in the differential diagnosis of new-onset fibromyalgia, facilitating timely recognition and personalized management strategies.
Authors
- Angelo Nigro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0802-6825)
Institutions
- Ospedale Madonna Delle Grazie (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70188
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Parvovirus B19 Infection Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.79