Abstract:Parvovirus B19-introductionParvovirus B19 (B19) is an erythrovirus and recent studies have classified B19 as a genotype 1 erythrovirus with genotypes 2 (erythrovirus K71 or A6) and 3 (erythrovirus V9) also present in the human population. B19 is a significant human pathogen which can cause foetal hydrops and foetal death if maternal infection, followed by transplacental QA :1 foetal infection, occurs during pregnancy. The virus is also transmitted by inter-personal contact and potentially via blood product adm… Show more
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