Learn About Fetal Parvovirus Syndrome

What is the definition of Fetal Parvovirus Syndrome?
Fetal parvovirus syndrome is a rare disease that occurs when a pregnant woman is infected with parvovirus B19 (also known as fifth disease in children and adults) and passes it along to her baby. In rare instances, a baby infected with parvovirus B19 may develop severe anemia from the abnormal development of red blood cells.
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What are the symptoms of Fetal Parvovirus Syndrome?
Symptoms of fetal parvovirus syndrome may include miscarriage, stillbirth, infection, severe anemia (aplastic crisis), fluid build-up in the tissues and around heart (hydrops fetalis), and cardiac failure.
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What are the current treatments for Fetal Parvovirus Syndrome?
Treatment for fetal parvovirus syndrome may include intrauterine transfusions for fetuses less than 32 weeks old; however, this treatment is much debated.
Who are the top Fetal Parvovirus Syndrome Local Doctors?
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Dr. Nivedita F. Chander
Nephrology
Advanced
Highly rated in
6
conditions
Nephrology

LifePoint Health

Bluemont Nephrology

406 Hospital Dr, 
Warrenton, VA 
 28.8 mi

Nivedita Chander is a Nephrologist in Warrenton, Virginia. Dr. Chander has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Advanced doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Fetal Parvovirus Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Low Sodium Level. Dr. Chander is currently accepting new patients.

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Dr. Vinni Juneja
Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
Experienced
Highly rated in
3
conditions
Hematology Oncology
Hematology
Oncology

Adventist HealthCare

Maryland Oncology Hematology PA

5226 Dawes Ave, 
Alexandria, VA 
 24.6 mi

Vinni Juneja is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Juneja has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Fetal Parvovirus Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Carcinoid Syndrome, and Deep Vein Thrombosis. Dr. Juneja is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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What are the Latest Advances for Fetal Parvovirus Syndrome?
Parvovirus B19-Associated Severe Anemia in Adult Liver Transplant Recipients: A Case Series and Review of the Literature.
Condition: Parvovirus B19-Associated Severe Anemia in Adult Liver Transplant Recipients
Journal: Surgical infections
Treatment Used: Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG)
Number of Patients: 31
Published: October 21, 2022
Isolated Anemia in a 69-Year-Old Man with HIV-1: Features of Pure Red Cell Aplasia Mediated by Chronic Parvovirus-B19 Infection.
Condition: Pure Red Cell Aplasia (PRCA) Mediated by Chronic Parvovirus-B19 Infection in Patient with HIV
Journal: The American journal of case reports
Treatment Used: Immunoglobulin and Anti-Retroviral Therapy
Number of Patients: 1
Published: July 25, 2022
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Interferon-β Suppresses Transcriptionally Active Parvovirus B19 Infection in Viral Cardiomyopathy: A Subgroup Analysis of the BICC-Trial.
Condition: Active Parvovirus B19 Infection in Viral Cardiomyopathy
Journal: Viruses
Treatment Used: Interferon-β
Number of Patients: 64
Published: February 26, 2022
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