title: Toxoplasmosis, Parvovirus, and Cytomegalovirus in Pregnancy.
abstract: There are several infections in adults that warrant special consideration in pregnant women given the potential fetal consequences. Among these are toxoplasmosis, parvovirus B19, and cytomegalovirus. These infections have an important impact on the developing fetus, depending on the timing of infection. This article reviews the modes of transmission as well as maternal and neonatal effects of each of these infections. In addition, the article outlines recommended testing, fetal surveillance, and treatment where indicated.
authors.affiliation: Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Prenatal Testing Center, Hartford Hospital, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 85 Jefferson Street, #625, Farmington, CT 06102, USA. Electronic address: Deborah.feldman@hhchealth.org.
authors.forename: Deborah M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Feldman
authors.affiliation: Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, UConn Health Center, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06030, USA.
authors.forename: Rebecca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Keller
authors.affiliation: Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Prenatal Testing Center, Hartford Hospital, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 85 Jefferson Street, #625, Farmington, CT 06102, USA.
authors.forename: Adam F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Borgida
mesh_terms: D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018445:Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical; D010322:Parvoviridae Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D014125:Toxoplasmosis, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis*
keywords: Cytomegalovirus; Diagnosis; Management; Parvovirus; Toxoplasmosis