often asymptomatic can cause rash with arthralgia / arthritis (i.e. rubella-like) First 20 weeks – 10% excess foetal loss 9-20 weeks – 3% hydrops → 40% foetal mortality ∼ 60% of Australian women of childbearing age are susceptible annual conversion rate varies from 1-2% → 10-15% household contact → 50% seroconversion occupational contact (e.g. school … Continue reading Parvovirus B19 Infection of Pregnancy