Onset of Fibromyalgia Symptoms Following Parvovirus B19 Infection: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

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Journal Clin Case Rep

Date 2025 Feb 12

PMID 39935662

Authors

Angelo Nigro

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Abstract

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.

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