Hydrothorax as a Sole Manifestation of Congenital Parvovirus B19 Infection

ABSTRACT

We present a case of congenital parvovirus B19 infection in a term neonate manifested with isolated massive hydrothorax and mild anemia. Parvovirus B19 DNA was detected in maternal and neonatal blood as well as in pleural fluid despite lack of suggestive serology.

KEYWORDS

Neonate - pleural effusion - respiratory distress - polymerase chain reaction

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