Association of parvovirus infection with isolated fetal effusions

The association of parvovirus B19 infection and hydrops fetalis is well known. However, the association of parvovirus and fetal pleural or pericardial effusions has not been reported. We present five cases of isolated pleural or pericardial effusion with documented maternal parvovirus infection in f...

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Published in:	American journal of perinatology Vol. 14; no. 6; p. 357
Main Authors:	Parilla, B V, Tamura, R K, Ginsberg, N A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-07-1997
Subjects:	Female Fetal Diseases - diagnostic imaging Fetal Diseases - virology Humans Infant, Newborn Parvoviridae - isolation & purification Parvoviridae Infections - diagnosis Pericardial Effusion - diagnostic imaging Pericardial Effusion - virology Pleural Effusion - diagnostic imaging Pleural Effusion - virology Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - diagnosis Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - diagnostic imaging Registries Serologic Tests Ultrasonography, Prenatal
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Summary:	The association of parvovirus B19 infection and hydrops fetalis is well known. However, the association of parvovirus and fetal pleural or pericardial effusions has not been reported. We present five cases of isolated pleural or pericardial effusion with documented maternal parvovirus infection in four of these pregnancies. In the absence of structural or karyotypic abnormalities, spontaneous resolution of the effusion portends for a successful pregnancy outcome.
ISSN:	0735-1631
DOI:	10.1055/s-2007-994160