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Human parvovirus B19 and pregnancy.

L J Anderson1, E S Hurwitz

  • 1Division of Viral Diseases, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, Georgia.

Clinics in Perinatology
|June 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Parvovirus B19 infection during pregnancy typically does not harm the fetus but can lead to fetal death. Risk assessment for B19 infection and subsequent fetal death is now possible with recent studies.

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Area of Science:

  • * Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • * Virology
  • * Hematology

Background:

  • * Parvovirus B19 (B19) infection is a common viral illness.
  • * While often asymptomatic, B19 infection during pregnancy poses a risk to fetal well-being.
  • * Clinical presentations include erythema infectiosum and aplastic crisis in specific patient groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To review current understanding of B19 infection risks in pregnancy.
  • * To outline methods for estimating infection risk based on exposure.
  • * To detail the risk of fetal death following maternal B19 infection.

Main Methods:

  • * Synthesis of recent epidemiological studies on B19 infection.
  • * Analysis of risk factors associated with different exposure types.
  • * Review of data correlating B19 infection with fetal outcomes.

Main Results:

  • * B19 infection in pregnancy usually has a benign fetal outcome.
  • * However, a significant risk of fetal death exists.
  • * Recent research allows for better estimation of infection and fetal death risks.

Conclusions:

  • * Maternal B19 infection necessitates careful risk assessment.
  • * Understanding exposure-specific risks aids in managing potential adverse fetal outcomes.
  • * Continued research is vital for refining management strategies for B19 infection during pregnancy.

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