{"id":6473,"date":"2024-12-14T00:44:49","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T14:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drseragyoussif.com.au\/?page_id=6473"},"modified":"2025-01-19T05:02:34","modified_gmt":"2025-01-18T19:02:34","slug":"parvovirus-b19-in-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.drseragyoussif.com.au\/?page_id=6473","title":{"rendered":"Parvovirus B19 in Pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"brz-root__container brz-reset-all brz brz-root__container-page\">\n<section id=\"_yMSAcTGVMchT\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-zur20c\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-e40bo7 brz-css-tlkg8q\" data-brz-custom-id=\"qLQ355Lt1gg5\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-image brz-bg-image-parallax\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-10yed1y\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"zFf386iUgqde\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h2 class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-lh-lg-1_4 brz-ls-lg-m_1 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-36 brz-ft-google brz-ff-comfortaa brz-text-lg-center brz-css-xiQb3\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-vyRM1\" data-uniq-id=\"j7WyS\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Parvovirus B19 in Pregnancy<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-line brz-line-default brz-css-1e3cie3\" data-brz-custom-id=\"iOYj9GQ5vTS0\">\n<hr class=\"brz-hr\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-11x0hge\" data-brz-custom-id=\"iJyAdDC2v_xm\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-kwzvyl brz-css-1vmplyl\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-3lpud0 brz-css-xara3a\" data-brz-custom-id=\"uA_V5P5GT53p\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-1wm504u brz-css-mcww9v\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"xAZdmISFW8AN\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h3 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading3 brz-css-iiLV5\" data-uniq-id=\"kE7jH\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-n6knM\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Key points<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"og1mOpHpH7Zb\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-subtitle brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-x7dQh\" data-uniq-id=\"zpzH6\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-h8988\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Getting a parvovirus B19 infection will usually not impact your pregnancy or your baby.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-subtitle brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-a8lht\" data-uniq-id=\"ri3dh\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-zTwEv\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">However, if infected, the virus could spread to your developing baby.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-subtitle brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-vEilK\" data-uniq-id=\"ckpEg\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-tJoba\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Infection early in the pregnancy can lead to a small increase in the risk of a miscarriage, or other complications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-subtitle brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-o4Tu1\" data-uniq-id=\"kiKnb\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fj2DB\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Contact your healthcare provider if you show signs of parvovirus B19 infection or have been exposed to someone with this infection.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-11x0hge\" data-brz-custom-id=\"okF2b42_F5K5\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-kwzvyl brz-css-1vmplyl\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-3lpud0 brz-css-zb4ifl\" data-brz-custom-id=\"dNE23tCp5d2U\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-1wm504u brz-css-e795xa\">\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-11x0hge\" data-brz-custom-id=\"ydzadDIL7yNK\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-row--inner brz-css-kwzvyl brz-css-1vmplyl\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-3lpud0 brz-css-1gwglsg\" data-brz-custom-id=\"cOIBMUxGZ2W4\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-1wm504u\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-css-o29r46\">\n<div class=\"brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-155umob brz-css-1bzw820\" data-brz-custom-id=\"\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone__item\" id=\"xTaKHTJKTjIT\">\n<div class=\"brz-icon__container\" data-brz-custom-id=\"xTaKHTJKTjIT\"><span class=\"brz-icon brz-span brz-css-l635kl brz-css-ahqkd6\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-css-krz2j9 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"cQsRUIkjjDMf\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h4 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-css-tCd2c\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-bFawQ\" data-uniq-id=\"vAAVo\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"gOm8RKOkBXah\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-tjXn1\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-yffZx\" data-uniq-id=\"u2jJa\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Most adults have already had a parvovirus B19 infection and have immune protection. If you are one of these protected adults, you and your baby are usually protected from the virus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-mKMUm\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-aUPra\" data-uniq-id=\"m3kaX\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Even if you are not immune, not everyone who is exposed becomes infected. Most likely, you will have a mild illness if you get a parvovirus B19 infection. Also, this will not usually impact your pregnancy or have long-term impacts on your baby.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-dWBv6\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-mM46e\" data-uniq-id=\"mY9sD\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">If you get infected with parvovirus B19 during pregnancy, it is possible to spread the virus to your developing baby. Infection during the first half of pregnancy may lead to severe anemia in your baby. It may result in miscarriage in some cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-css-488own brz-css-t6nnrc brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-tvimna brz-css-1o1lmiv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-11x0hge\" data-brz-custom-id=\"y94t5lcywMJV\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-kwzvyl brz-css-1vmplyl\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-3lpud0\" data-brz-custom-id=\"n_9mHrNCMkyg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-1wm504u\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-css-o29r46\">\n<div class=\"brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-155umob brz-css-2uy9d5\" data-brz-custom-id=\"\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone__item\" id=\"wnt0W19bnE2I\">\n<div class=\"brz-icon__container\" data-brz-custom-id=\"wnt0W19bnE2I\"><span class=\"brz-icon brz-span brz-css-l635kl brz-css-hahl14\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-css-w9f4qg brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"zviPJEKeCSRO\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h4 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-css-dyCAO\" data-uniq-id=\"g4nz8\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-e7DNR\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Reducing risk<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"kn277OVRl2pQ\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-dZDai\" data-uniq-id=\"y095Q\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-gaVQY\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">All healthcare providers and patients should follow recommended infection control practices<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-v5lik\" data-uniq-id=\"y095Q\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-gaVQY\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">to prevent the spread of parvovirus B19 and follow core prevention strategies. Pregnant<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-o6nar\" data-uniq-id=\"y095Q\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-gaVQY\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">people may choose to continue going to their workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-pjP3n\" data-uniq-id=\"y095Q\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-gaVQY\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Healthcare providers who are pregnant should know about the potential risks and discuss<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-pOvDk\" data-uniq-id=\"y095Q\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-gaVQY\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">this with their doctor and occupational health provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-3lpud0\" data-brz-custom-id=\"xIncCgkaHEVa\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-1wm504u\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-css-o29r46\">\n<div class=\"brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-155umob brz-css-htlzsv\" data-brz-custom-id=\"\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone__item\" id=\"m1kCrzrUWB4U\">\n<div class=\"brz-icon__container\" data-brz-custom-id=\"m1kCrzrUWB4U\"><span class=\"brz-icon brz-span brz-css-l635kl brz-css-f4wqbv\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-css-x22jb2 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"ejn3W32uXvDi\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h4 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-css-txBU4\" data-uniq-id=\"n43OD\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-m9ttU\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Testing<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"praRr4KdPeu5\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-woZpo\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-kSVaS\" data-uniq-id=\"xPhlY\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">A blood test for parvovirus B19 antibodies may indicate whether you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-sTVz0\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-pe0qT\" data-uniq-id=\"f71zt\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Have protection (immunity) against parvovirus B19.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-mr2BB\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-oqhAr\" data-uniq-id=\"t065x\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Have had a recent or past infection.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-11x0hge\" data-brz-custom-id=\"i41PV0B1jbYk\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-kwzvyl brz-css-1vmplyl\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-3lpud0\" data-brz-custom-id=\"b2AMjI90JHur\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-1wm504u\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-css-o29r46\">\n<div class=\"brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-155umob brz-css-fz70ql\" data-brz-custom-id=\"\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone__item\" id=\"qiQrzzSFUKgu\">\n<div class=\"brz-icon__container\" data-brz-custom-id=\"qiQrzzSFUKgu\"><span class=\"brz-icon brz-span brz-css-l635kl brz-css-648umz\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-css-9p7whx brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"f_vIHgmwWy8h\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h4 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-css-ctXHt\" data-uniq-id=\"pxp1y\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-p_MCr\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">If you are pregnant, contact your obstetrician or healthcare provider if:\u200e<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"kRVRir6MmQuS\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-aa2H4\" data-uniq-id=\"gJi5r\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-pM0e8\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">You show signs of parvovirus B19 infection, such as new rash or joint pains, or if you have<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-l_Zms\" data-uniq-id=\"gJi5r\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-pM0e8\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">been exposed to someone with a parvovirus B19 infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-3lpud0\" data-brz-custom-id=\"hvZBacsnkgiO\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-1wm504u\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-css-o29r46\">\n<div class=\"brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-155umob brz-css-1uq69qe\" data-brz-custom-id=\"\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone__item\" id=\"xBxX3jwvk8Da\">\n<div class=\"brz-icon__container\" data-brz-custom-id=\"xBxX3jwvk8Da\"><span class=\"brz-icon brz-span brz-css-l635kl brz-css-1jfx4ig\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-css-rjnn1a brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"q5n9yeNRQtPS\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h4 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-css-iRTjv\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-b5X7i\" data-uniq-id=\"zhjjQ\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Monitoring parvovirus B19 infection during pregnancy<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"zZALd9icjuyF\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-cGDzL\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fDJo0\" data-uniq-id=\"kRaC9\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">If you have a parvovirus B19 infection during pregnancy, your healthcare provider may<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-eSDit\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fDJo0\" data-uniq-id=\"kRaC9\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">recommend additional prenatal visits, blood tests, and ultrasound scans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-mKb_f\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fDJo0\" data-uniq-id=\"kRaC9\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-myzVu\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fDJo0\" data-uniq-id=\"kRaC9\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Following discussions with your doctor, certain specialized procedures might be considered<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-pnJy0\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fDJo0\" data-uniq-id=\"kRaC9\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">to lower the risk of miscarriage.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"nzKGBwAgMSG1\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h2 class=\"brz-text-lg-center brz-ff-comfortaa brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-36 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-m_1 brz-lh-lg-1_4 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-qrJz1\" data-uniq-id=\"aVNX4\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-beK1r\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Preventing Parvovirus B19<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-11x0hge\" data-brz-custom-id=\"iAevl67h2zJ7\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-kwzvyl brz-css-1vmplyl\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-3lpud0 brz-css-19smlc4\" data-brz-custom-id=\"i46eTvdFzISs\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-1wm504u\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-css-o29r46\">\n<div class=\"brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-155umob brz-css-rgn5cb\" data-brz-custom-id=\"\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone__item\" id=\"dGSaTjfUci9U\">\n<div class=\"brz-icon__container\" data-brz-custom-id=\"dGSaTjfUci9U\"><span class=\"brz-icon brz-span brz-css-l635kl brz-css-p99l52\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-css-15zl1b1 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"tUwOOR1Uen0y\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h4 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-css-qQRgP\" data-uniq-id=\"fe5z6\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-xWum7\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Key points<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"fJz6fLLxY9S8\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-dPJVz\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-v9yYs\" data-uniq-id=\"hb3nh\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">There is no vaccine or treatment that can prevent parvovirus B19 infection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-y0cc1\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-hrdjx\" data-uniq-id=\"oJExM\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Follow general respiratory precautions to prevent spread of parvovirus B19.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-iJjVq\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-foyJp\" data-uniq-id=\"xI8ir\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">See your healthcare provider if you have complications from a parvovirus B19<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-mBKRW\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-o2SAJ\" data-uniq-id=\"m486m\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">infection or are infected while pregnant.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-11x0hge\" data-brz-custom-id=\"jEPzSKX6uwNb\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-kwzvyl brz-css-1vmplyl\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-3lpud0 brz-css-1fbqvvp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"yTTTT0LQwG3L\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-1wm504u\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-css-o29r46\">\n<div class=\"brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-155umob brz-css-jur5id\" data-brz-custom-id=\"\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone__item\" id=\"otvRQHzRMalA\">\n<div class=\"brz-icon__container\" data-brz-custom-id=\"otvRQHzRMalA\"><span class=\"brz-icon brz-span brz-css-l635kl brz-css-9bngr3\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-css-d2vzha brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"eLX8DDqtOSyT\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h4 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-css-tyOIs\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-nogBU\" data-uniq-id=\"kzRFX\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">How it spreads<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"vr2_9OqWbexn\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-ih9SU\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-tzkSz\" data-uniq-id=\"vrEuP\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Parvovirus B19 can spread from person to person through:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-b1rjY\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-pa4I9\" data-uniq-id=\"sNl_X\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Respiratory particles<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-nf4UW\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-cgWBd\" data-uniq-id=\"xDHd7\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Blood or blood products<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-v8rjP\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-czIeP\" data-uniq-id=\"v64hV\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">During pregnancy (from mother to baby)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-3lpud0 brz-css-1ovkqf2\" data-brz-custom-id=\"q4ix1fhd7IG3\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-1wm504u\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-css-o29r46\">\n<div class=\"brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-155umob brz-css-4k59hk\" data-brz-custom-id=\"\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone__item\" id=\"o84Zkw87xQE0\">\n<div class=\"brz-icon__container\" data-brz-custom-id=\"o84Zkw87xQE0\"><span class=\"brz-icon brz-span brz-css-l635kl brz-css-1md4jkx\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-css-ghmcd1 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"fTMn8Nm4Ghob\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h4 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-css-nhIXk\" data-uniq-id=\"uMvRX\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-zwj56\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Facts about Parvovirus B19 Infection\u200e<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"fm6BKMNGghlA\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-e3k17\" data-uniq-id=\"oQqa2,pJaW7,y8DdZ,zdIUM,cwaPJ\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-dqS7F,brz-css-v3KHF,brz-css-jIdY8,brz-css-dv8xq,brz-css-vEhZP\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">In the United States, people tend to get infected with parvovirus B19 more often in late<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-rOpLY\" data-uniq-id=\"oQqa2,pJaW7,y8DdZ,zdIUM,cwaPJ\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-dqS7F,brz-css-v3KHF,brz-css-jIdY8,brz-css-dv8xq,brz-css-vEhZP\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">winter, spring, and early summer. Minor outbreaks of parvovirus B19 infection occur about<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-qXaRR\" data-uniq-id=\"cwaPJ\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-vEhZP\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">every 3 to 4 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-3lpud0 brz-css-7l2h9t\" data-brz-custom-id=\"t4ITDzW6Y8Ri\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-1wm504u\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-css-o29r46\">\n<div class=\"brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-155umob brz-css-bev1m7\" data-brz-custom-id=\"\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone__item\" id=\"fJ18daz1TcB9\">\n<div class=\"brz-icon__container\" data-brz-custom-id=\"fJ18daz1TcB9\"><span class=\"brz-icon brz-span brz-css-l635kl brz-css-1sj2o61\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-css-1mwmpae brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"q7R5INhvbJuP\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h4 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-css-op_W7\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-y8C4L\" data-uniq-id=\"yhjgj\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Parvovirus B19 Only Infects People<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"aGqL2mDkf1VE\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-drRNq\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-vNsf9,brz-css-w9hzD,brz-css-sdHu7\" data-uniq-id=\"dHAPO,pHzBS,jXDtC\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Since parvovirus B19 only infects people, a person cannot get the virus from a dog or cat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-bJ1v4\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-vNsf9,brz-css-w9hzD,brz-css-sdHu7\" data-uniq-id=\"dHAPO,pHzBS,jXDtC\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Also, dogs and cats cannot get parvovirus B19 from an infected person. Dogs and cats can<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-ckV65\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-sdHu7\" data-uniq-id=\"jXDtC\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">get infected with other parvoviruses that do not infect people.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-11x0hge\" data-brz-custom-id=\"mCMWz3x4jnM1\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-kwzvyl brz-css-1vmplyl\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-3lpud0 brz-css-xaznhk\" data-brz-custom-id=\"jcrpaUtJOtht\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-1wm504u\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-css-o29r46\">\n<div class=\"brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-155umob brz-css-1jtpw8y\" data-brz-custom-id=\"\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone__item\" id=\"algkr3a5q9yu\">\n<div class=\"brz-icon__container\" data-brz-custom-id=\"algkr3a5q9yu\"><span class=\"brz-icon brz-span brz-css-l635kl brz-css-1s4v8ja\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-css-10b3ty9 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"sWBeZrPlThr1\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h4 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-css-gU1sM\" data-uniq-id=\"mu3th\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-ePkGn\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Risk to others<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"a3tk8hnCkZ0g\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-yl3QF\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-dbbbZ\" data-uniq-id=\"evOHD\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">A person is most contagious during the first few days of symptoms. They are unlikely to be contagious after they get later symptoms such as rash and joint pains. It is usually safe to go back to work or school after the rash appears.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-zSasI\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-ypnXW\" data-uniq-id=\"aMfKA\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Persons who have a drop in blood count (anemia) may remain contagious until the blood count improves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-mSSc6\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-p7bwx\" data-uniq-id=\"trtTZ\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">People with parvovirus B19 infection who have weakened immune systems may be contagious for a longer time.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-11x0hge\" data-brz-custom-id=\"pqMHMgVsnhiJ\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-kwzvyl brz-css-1vmplyl\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-3lpud0 brz-css-9gdpna\" data-brz-custom-id=\"gwEkbVc8kY2X\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-1wm504u\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-css-o29r46\">\n<div class=\"brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-155umob brz-css-1aoe9ua\" data-brz-custom-id=\"\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone__item\" id=\"hCWGB5xlA10Q\">\n<div class=\"brz-icon__container\" data-brz-custom-id=\"hCWGB5xlA10Q\"><span class=\"brz-icon brz-span brz-css-l635kl brz-css-5mxzp6\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-css-ihupk2 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"dacSOtxAHLTA\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h4 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-css-ofcpR\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-e6Sei\" data-uniq-id=\"nPzsy\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Preventing respiratory viruses<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1i6pb0t brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-uy8ckp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"lkxu6l5cPgwc\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-qBm8u\" data-uniq-id=\"tzgTF\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-iIeuz\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">There is no vaccine or treatment that can prevent parvovirus B19 infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-yStRC\" data-uniq-id=\"zS8lL\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fv0fU\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">To prevent spread of parvovirus B19, follow general recommendations for respiratory<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-lWiGE\" data-uniq-id=\"pQxHw\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-qPaQ2\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">viruses:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-uniq-id=\"sYB01\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-admet\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-a19i5\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Practice good hygiene (practices that improve cleanliness).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-drEYe\" data-uniq-id=\"sLqdA\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-wceho\">\t\t<span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">o Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don&#8217;t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow, not your hands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-i6vyw\" data-uniq-id=\"vX3DZ\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-vgHbW\">\t\t<span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">o Learn and use proper handwashing technique. Frequent handwashing is especially important in childcare settings and healthcare facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-e2zDE\" data-uniq-id=\"gJQm5\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-yyrSx\">\t\t<span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">o Clean frequently touched surfaces, such as countertops, handrails, and doorknobs, regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-bEZaF\" data-uniq-id=\"eklnT\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-dUvKR\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Take steps for cleaner air.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-f6ZB9\" data-uniq-id=\"qqmEw\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-g_1Wg\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">When you have symptoms of a respiratory virus, take steps to <\/span><a class=\"brz-cp-color7 link--external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/respiratory-viruses\/prevention\/index.html\" data-brz-link-type=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><u>prevent spread<\/u><\/a><u class=\"brz-cp-color7\">.<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-ptexu\" data-uniq-id=\"uN_Ms\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-z3BlW\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Keep Reading: <\/strong><a class=\"brz-cp-color7 link--external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/respiratory-viruses\/prevention\/index.html\" data-brz-link-type=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Preventing Respiratory Viruses<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p>    <!-- version:1737226954 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parvovirus B19 in Pregnancy Key points Getting a parvovirus B19 infection will usually not impact your pregnancy or your baby. However, if infected, the virus could spread to your developing baby. Infection early in the pregnancy can lead to a small increase in the risk of a miscarriage, or other complications. 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