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Parvovirus contagious to humans?
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Yes, human to human: Parvovirus b19 is a causative organism of fifth disease in children. The same virus also affects pregnant women resulting in fetal hydrops, intrauterine growth retardation, and death.
Answered 8/17/2018
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