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Re: No Immunity to Fifth's Disease - Recent Exposure
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Fri, 30 May 2003 19:18:08 -0500 (CDT)
What is measuring large? If the baby is measuring large, it could just
be an ultrasound error, there is a one to two week margin of error at 13
weeks, or it could be a miscalculation of due dates, if you are
irregular or ovulated late. If they are actually measuring your uterus,
it's way too early for that. I think my doc said that's not accurate
until either 24 or 26 weeks, and then it's still not a perfect science.
Don't know much about the Fifth Disease other than it doesn't show many
symptoms in adults for my understanding. Perhaps your doctor could do
another test on you to make sure you are still negative and put your
mind at ease. Best wishes.
At Fri, 30 May 2003, Becky wrote:
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>I had the exact thing happen to me, although my test showed prior
>exposure..must have had it as a kiddo. The first trimester and last
>trimesters are the most vulnerable. The second trimester is the lucky
>one. Also, if you test negative for immunity, you are supposed to get
>tested again 10 days later to see if you were exposed from the kiddo.
>Then, if it's positive, it's treatable. Plus, the placenta is an
>incredible filter. Do a google search on fifth's disease pregnancy and
>you'll find great info to ease your mind.
>
>At Fri, 30 May 2003, Tiffany wrote:
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>>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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