title: Viral infections that affect the fetus.
abstract: Several viral infections besides rubella are known to cause fetal anomalies and disease. Cytomegalovirus, for example, may adversely affect the fetus in a number of ways. Either herpesvirus or hepatitis B virus is transmissible from mother to offspring. Viruses whose potential for fetal harm is less clear are those of varicella, mumps, and influenza.
mesh_terms: D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000209:etiology; D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005865:Gestational Age; D006566:Herpesviridae Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious; D012306:Risk; D012409:Rubella / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000150:complications*