Parvovirus B19 during pregnancy: a review.

Giorgio, Elsa; De Oronzo, Maria Antonietta; Iozza, Irene; Di Natale, Angela; Cianci, Stefano; Garofalo, Giovanna; Giacobbe, Anna Maria; Politi, Salvatore

Giorgio, Elsa; De Oronzo, Maria Antonietta; Iozza, Irene; Di Natale, Angela; Cianci, Stefano; Garofalo, Giovanna; Giacobbe, Anna Maria; Politi, Salvatore.

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Giorgio E; Policlinico Universitario "G. Martino", Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Messina, Italy.

J Prenat Med ; 4(4): 63-6, 2010 Oct.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22439064

RESUMEN

Several infections in adults warrant special consideration in pregnant women given the potential fetal consequences. Among these is parvovirus B19 deserves special attention since the harmful effects on the pregnant woman and fetus. It can then cause fetal anemia, non-immune fetal hydrops and fetal death. Among cases with fetal demise, B19 is foundin significant numbers, especially in the second andthird trimesters of pregnancy. There is no specific treatment or prophylaxis available against B19 infection, but counseling of non-immune mothers and active monitoring of confirmed maternal infections with intervention to correct fetal anemia is likely to decrease mortality.

Palabras clave

Parvovirus B19; anemia; fetal; hydrops; infection

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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: J Prenat Med Año: 2010 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Italia Pais de publicación: Italia

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