Parvovirus and Pregnancy

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Parvovirus B19 (“fifth disease”) is a common childhood infection caused by a small, non-enveloped DNA virus. It infects rapidly dividing cells, and effects the precursors of erythrocytes or red blood cells. Thirty to sixty percent of adults have prior exposure to parvovirus. Parvovirus is diagnosed clinically with antibody testing. Viremia, or the presence of virus

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