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Hydrops Fetalis in a Documented Parvovirus Infection Causing Fetal Mortality

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine, 1707 W. Charleston Boulevard, Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89102; DiCervantez{at}hotmail.com

Donald L. Roberts, MD

Melanie J. Hazen, APN-C, RDMS

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas, Nevada

Hydrops fetalis is the most deadly complication of parvovirus in pregnancy. This case shows the devastating consequences of the parvovirus infection in a second-trimester fetus and is a valuable reminder that the human parvo B19 virus is an ever-present danger to the fetus.

Key Words: hydrops fetalis • human parvo B19 virus • parvovirus • 5th disease • erythema infectiosu

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Vol. 17, No. 5, 271-274 (2001)
DOI: 10.1177/875647930101700505


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