Causes Of Aplastic Anemia
Viral Infections

Various viral infections have been known to cause aplastic anemia. Some of the most common culprits among these infections are the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV, otherwise known as human herpesvirus 4), parvovirus B19, hepatitis, HIV, and cytomegalovirus. It is rare to find documentation of some of these infections resulting in aplastic anemia, especially in the case of the Epstein-Barr Virus, which is often a precursor to the development of the highly contagious mononucleosis, but it can happen. In most cases, it seems these types of infections lead to severe cases of aplastic anemia, especially in children who have EBV.