Parvovirus B19

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Parvovirus B19


  • Maternal infection leads to hydrops fetalis
  • Increased risk of second trimester abortion
  • live children appear to be safe from effects

Diagnosis

  • Serum IgM in mother
  • USS of fetus hydrops

Prevention

  • No prevention available

Disease

  • In children lead to "slapped cheek syndrome " / "5th disease"
    • febrile illness
    • facial maculopapular rash
 

 


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