Parvovirus B19 Epidemiological Data

Parvovirus B19 is not a notifiable disease in Ireland, therefore laboratory test data from the National Virus Reference Laboratory (NVRL) is displayed.

In 2024, Ireland, like other countries, saw an increase in positive laboratory tests for Parvovirus B19, following low levels seen during the pandemic years.

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Parvovirus B19 in Ireland, 2024

411 The number of positive Parvovirus B19 IgM tests January 2024 to end September 2024
5.9% The percentage Parvovirus B19 IgM test positivity January 2024 to end September 2024

Last updated: 19 February 2025