From: High-sensitivity virus and mycoplasma screening test reveals high prevalence of parvovirus B19 infection in human synovial tissues and bone marrow
Anterior cruciate ligament
Total knee arthroplasty
Sample size
42 knees (n = 42; male:female = 23:19)
94 knees (n = 88; male:female = 21:67)
Age
28 ± 11 years
74 ± 8 years
Parvovirus B19+
11 (26%)
13 (14%)