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Prenatal ultrasonographic diagnosis of fetal hydrocephalus due to infection with parainfluenza virus type 3
Author(s) -
Seidman D. S.,
Nass D.,
Mendelson E.,
Shehtman I.,
Mashiach S.,
Achiron R.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1046/j.1469-0705.1996.07010052.x
Subject(s) - medicine , hydrocephalus , fetus , prenatal diagnosis , virology , pregnancy , obstetrics , radiology , biology , genetics
Parainfluenza virus type 3 is one of the most common causes of respiratory infection in infants. No complications of pregnancy or fetal anomalies have been reported in association with parainfluenza virus infection. A pregnancy was terminated at 22 weeks' gestation due to ultra‐sonographic diagnosis of hydrocephalus. Pathological examination was consistent with viral encephalitis, ventriculitis and pneumonia. Serological investigation demonstrated a significant rise in maternal antibody titers for parainfluenza virus type 3. Parainfluenza virus type 3 may be associated with severe fetal infection in the first half of pregnancy. Serological studies for this virus should be considered in cases of fetal hydrocephalus. Copyright © 1996 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology