Human parvovirus B19 infection in pregnancy: should screening be offered to the low-risk population?

ABSTRACT Human parvovirus B19 infection during pregnancy can result in fetal hydrops and death. Intra‐uterine transfusion in hydropic fetuses affected by the virus can reduce perinatal deaths. Up to 33% of women with this infection are asymptomatic. In view of the significant adverse outcomes, the r...

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Published in:Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology 2002-10, Vol.42 (4), p.347-351
Main Authors: Fean, Wong Shell, Yee, Chan Fung, Cincotta, Robert B, Tilse, Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
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Australia
Female
Humans
Mass Screening
Parvoviridae Infections - diagnosis
Parvovirus B19, Human - isolation & purification
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - diagnosis
Prenatal Care
Prenatal Diagnosis
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Summary:ABSTRACT Human parvovirus B19 infection during pregnancy can result in fetal hydrops and death. Intra‐uterine transfusion in hydropic fetuses affected by the virus can reduce perinatal deaths. Up to 33% of women with this infection are asymptomatic. In view of the significant adverse outcomes, the role of routine screening among low‐risk pregnant women is discussed.
ISSN:0004-8666
1479-828X
DOI:10.1111/j.0004-8666.2002.00347.x