Concerns for pregnant women as CDC warns of rise in parvovirus

In recent years, parvovirus infected about 3% of Americans. Now the number has tripled. NBC News' Anne Thompson speaks to a patient who contracted the virus this spring. Thirty weeks pregnant and in the hospital, she’s dealing with serious complications including her placenta not pushing enough blood to bring her son critical oxygen and nutrients.

Aug 15, 2024 - 00:00
Concerns for pregnant women as CDC warns of rise in parvovirus
In recent years, parvovirus infected about 3% of Americans. Now the number has tripled. NBC News' Anne Thompson speaks to a patient who contracted the virus this spring. Thirty weeks pregnant and in the hospital, she’s dealing with serious complications including her placenta not pushing enough blood to bring her son critical oxygen and nutrients.

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