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Parvovirus-like particles in human sera. Preliminary communication.

Lancet, 1 (7898) 72-73. 1975.

Order of authorship in the original paper: Cossart, Field, Cant. First description of Parvovirus B19, the first human parvovirus discovered. It is among the smallest DNA viruses and is most often known for causing diseases in children, though it can also affect adults.

(Thanks to Juan Weiss for this reference and its interpretation.)

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