Parvovirus B19 infection in the fetus and newborn

Gabitova N.Kh., Cherezova I.N., Valeeva G.F., Shamukova E.A.

1) Kazan State Medical University, Kazan, Russia; 2) Republican Clinical Hospital, Kazan, Russia

Parvovirus B19 infection is widespread worldwide and has a high risk of transplacental transmission in infected pregnant women. Antenatal parvovirus B19 infection is associated with nonimmune hydrops fetalis, fetal anemia, and heart failure, and is characterized by high perinatal mortality. Modern comprehensive approaches to diagnosing parvovirus B19 infection in pregnant women facilitate the selection of optimal pregnancy management strategies and therapeutic measures to prolong pregnancy to full term. This ensures the possibility of preserving the life and providing care for the newborn. The presented clinical case demonstrates a favorable outcome of intrauterine parvovirus B19 infection with timely diagnosis and treatment.

For citations: Gabitova N.Kh., Cherezova I.N., Valeeva G.F., Shamukova E.A. Parvovirus B19 infection in the fetus and newborn. Pharmateca. 2026;33(3):154-158. (In Russ.). DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18565/pharmateca.2026.3.154-158

Authors’ contribution: All authors participated equally in the development of the article concept, analysis of evidence, writing, editing and approval of the article text.
Conflicts of interest: The authors confirm that they have no conflicts of interest to declare.
Funding: The study was conducted without any sponsorship.
Patient Consent for Publication: The patients provided an informed consent for the publication of their data.

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About the Authors

Nailya Kh. Gabitova, Cand. Sci. (Med.), Associate Professor, Department of Hospital Pediatrics, Kazan State Medical University, Kazan, Russia;
Borismk1@rambler.ru, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8375-0565 (corresponding author)
I.N. Cherezova, Cand. Sci. (Med.), Associate Professor, Department of Hospital Pediatrics, Kazan State Medical University, Kazan, Russia;
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8961-0996
Valeeva G.F., Resident, Department of Neonatal Pathology, Republican Clinical Hospital, Kazan, Russia; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2958-5191
Shamukova E.A., Resident, Department of Neonatal Pathology, Republican Clinical Hospital, Kazan, Russia

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