Isolated low red cell counts, long lasting low white cell counts and low platelet counts can occur. Patients with AIDS are particularly at risk. Congenital anomalies have not been associated with parvovirus B19 infections during pregnancy. Treatment and Prognosis Erythema Infectosium is a benign illness for normal individuals. Aplastic Crisis patients may require a blood transfusion.
Quarantine is usually of no value.
A pregnant women should be tested for prior exposure if she has been in contact, that is if a test is available. Continued monitoring should then occur of the woman and then of the foetus for signs of infection. In utero transfusion or early delivery may be of help. Pregnancies should not be terminated due to parvovirus infection. Standard immunoglobulin is not protective.