Parvovirus infection in pregnancy.
A case is presented of serologically proved parvovirus infection leading to intrauterine death of the hydropic fetus at 20 weeks' gestation. Although serologic studies of the population indicate that 30-50% of women are susceptible to parvovirus infection, the prevalence of parvovirus infection in pregnancy and the consequences of such an infection are not well understood. A review of reported cases in the world literature indicates a high risk to the fetus once the virus crosses the placenta.
Samra
J S
JS
Birmingham Maternity Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre, Edgbaston, United Kingdom.
Obhrai
M S
MS
Constantine
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G
D000328:Adult; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D005323:Fetal Monitoring; D006801:Humans; D015160:Hydrops Fetalis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000401:mortality; D007075:Immunoglobulin M / Q000032:analysis; D010321:Parvoviridae / Q000276:immunology; D010322:Parvoviridae Infections / Q000276:immunology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000276:immunology
D000914:Antibodies, Viral; D007075:Immunoglobulin M