Non immune hydrops fetalis is caused by
Correct Answer: Parvovirus B 19
Description: Primary fetal infection is associated with nonimmune fetal hydrops and intrauterine fetal demise,with the risk for fetal loss after infection estimated at <5%. The mechanism of fetal disease appears to be a viral-induced RBC aplasia at a time when the fetal erythroid fraction is rapidly expanding ,leading to profound anemia, high-output cardiac failure, and fetal hydrops. Nonimmune type * Three major causes -- parvovirus B 19 -- alfa-thalassemia -- cardiovascular defects, chromosomal anomalies, and fetal anemia Reference: Nelson textbook of pediatrics 19th edition, Page 1096
Category:
Pediatrics
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now