Parvovirus infection in pregnancy
Samra, J.S.; Obhrai, M.S.; Constantine, G.
Obstetrics and Gynecology 73(5 Part 2): 832-834
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0029-7844 PMID: 2539572 Document Number: 334798
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.