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What are the causes of fetal ascites? how to prevent it on the next pregnancy

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Several: Several possibilities including Parvovirus infection. Risk if recurrence depends on the cause. Has to be evaluated by an obstetrician and genetics expert.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/8/2015

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