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Marisa Geller M.D.
Coordinator Obgyn.net Latina
Specialist on Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specialist on Fertility and Sterility
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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>----- Original Message -----
From: "Tiffany" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list PREGNANCY-BIRTH"
<pregnancy-birth@mail.medispecialty.com>
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2003 5:12 PM
Subject: No Immunity to Fifth's Disease - Recent Exposure
> I am 13 weeks pregnant. I work with small children and found out about
> 4 weeks ago that one of the children I spend time with each week had
> Fifth Disease. Because of the exposure, my doctor did a blood test to
> screen for parvovirus antibodies and my test came back negative -
> meaning I am not immune. Given my exposure to the child with Fifth
> Disease and now my confirmed negative test.....should I be worried about
> my baby's health and/or possible miscarriage? Is there a window of time
> when I won't need to worry about miscarrying due to the exposure?? Also,
> as an aside, I am measuring large for my due date. Could this have
> anything to do with the exposure? I had an ultrasound 2 weeks ago and
> the baby looked fine. However, I am, of course, very worried.
>
> Thanks in advance for your response!
>
> --
> Tiffany
>
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