Egyptian mother-to-fetus transmission of parvovirus B-19 in the first trimester abortions

Parvovirus B-19 infection is a common mild illness in adulthood and usually subclinical in childhood. Serious illness can be caused by this virus in certain circumstances. When a pregnant female contracts parvovirus B-19 complications may affect the fetus and/or the newly born. A study of 240 parturient mothers was carried out to assess the possible role of this virus in abortion. Detection of virus-DNA in fetal tissues by PCR confirmed mother-fetus transmission