Year: 2024
Type: conference-abstract
Abstract: Objective.Parvovirus B19 infection may affect 1-5% of pregnant women and vertical transmission occurs in 30-50% of cases of maternal infection.In most cases infected foetuses do not show abnormalities, but in severe cases foetal anaemia, hydrops, and even pregnancy loss can occur.The aim of the study is to describe cases of Parvovirus B19 infection during pregnancy and to analyse foetal and maternal outcomes. Materials and Methods.An observational study including all cases of Parvovirus B19 infection, from January to September 2024, in women who delivered at Department of Obstetrics of University Hospital Maggiore della Carità, Novara, was conducted.Gestational age at the time of infection, maternal symptoms and neonatal outcomes were assessed.Pregnancy and delivery outcomes were recorded.
Authors: A.T. D’amato, A. Barci, D. Ricci, G. Zaccaria, D. Surico, L. Troìa, V. Remorgida
Language: English
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4404276070