Human parvovirus B19 infection in children with new onset Type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Human parvovirus B19 infection in children with new onset Type 1 diabetes mellitus.
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新发 1 型糖尿病儿童的人类细小病毒 B19 感染。
DOI:
10.1111/j.1464-5491.2005.01708.x
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2005
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Naides,SJ
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O'Brayan,TA;Beck,MJ;Demers,LM;Naides,SJ
Viruses have long been suspected as causative agents of Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM). While several viruses have been implicated, there is strong epidemiologic, serologic and molecular evidence associating Type 1 DM with enterovirus infection in humans [1]. However, the exact mechanism and proportion of cases of diabetes related to enteroviruses is still uncertain [1]. A multistage model has been proposed in which sequential exposures following an initial triggering event leads eventually to pancreatic beta cell destruction [2]. In this model, enteroviral infections play a role in both the initiation and later enhancement of the autoimmune pathway, however, involvement by other viruses is not precluded [2]. We considered the human parvovirus B19 (B19) as a likely candidate in the pathogenesis of Type 1 DM for several reasons. Its peak incidence in children, common subclinical presentation, and endemic prevalence with irregular intervals of outbreaks is compatible with properties expected of an environmental viral agent linked to the development of Type 1 DM. This virus is known to promote a T-cell-mediated lymphoproliferative response that is dependent upon its presentation to CD4 cells by HLA class II antigens [3] and could theoretically generate T-cell-mediated autoimmunity. It has been suggested that some patients with an underlying immune dysfunction may be more susceptible to an autoimmune modulation effect induced by B19 [4]. In addition, Kasuga and colleagues reported a young adult who developed new onset Type 1 DM following erythema infectiosum—a common manifestation of B19 infection. Serum levels of B19 IgM and antibodies to the diabetic autoantigen IA-2 were markedly elevated. The authors note homology in amino acid sequences between B19 and the extracellular domain of IA-2, suggesting the potential for molecular mimicry [5]. Furthermore, in an animal model, the parvovirus Kilham rat virus was shown to induce autoimmune diabetes in genetically susceptible rats [6]. To date, however, a potential role for B19 in the development of Type 1 DM has not been elucidated. We collected serum from 22 children and adolescents with newly diagnosed Type 1 DM consecutively admitted to the Penn State University Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. All had diabetic ketoacidosis or detectable levels of anti-GAD or anti-IA-2 antibodies (Abs). Each subject was age-and sex-matched with healthy control subjects recruited from outpatient sites. A second comparison group consisted of age-and sex-matched anonymous surplus serum samples from a primary care outpatient clinical laboratory. Using a casecontrol design, we tested the association of B19 DNA, IgG and IgM Abs with the diagnosis of Type 1 DM and the presence of anti-GAD and anti-IA-2 Abs. IgG and IgM antibodies to B19 viral capsid protein VP2 were assayed using specific enzyme immunoassay methods (Biotrin, Dublin, Ireland). Anti-GAD and anti-IA-2 Abs were determined using immunoradiometric assay methods (Kronus, Boise City, ID, USA). B19 DNA was tested by polymerase chain reaction methods using oligonucleotide probes to the common region of B19 capsid structural proteins VP1 and VP2. The study was approved by our Institutional Review Board and Human Subjects Protection Office. The age range of the 22 diabetic subjects was from 1 to 17 years (mean 9.5 years, median 10 years); 50% were male. All subjects with anti-GAD or anti-IA-2 Abs had diabetes with the exception of one healthy control with detectable levels of both. This subject had a sibling with Type 1 DM. B19 DNA was not found in any of the samples from diabetic or control patients …