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Parvovirus
(nonenveloped virus)

Pathogens

Parvovirus is a nonenveloped, helical virus belonging to the Parvoviridae family.

It may cause erythema infectiosum (fifth disease) in children.

Transmission mainly occurs via droplets or particles in the air.

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Nonenveloped virus — Hard to crack: molecules need to penetrate into the interior of the viruses to destroy them.

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