A 23 year old primigravid animal shelter employee at 3 months gestation comes to doctor due to fatigue nad malaise. Temp is 100.8 and physical exam shows pronounced cervical lymphadenopathy. Lab studies show moderate lymphocytosis. DNA PCR testing of urine is herpesvirus neg, but doctor suspects an infectious cause of her symptoms. 1. What infection does this lady likely have and why? 2. Transmission of this infection to the fetus can cause what sequelae?

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1. A 23 year old primigravid animal shelter employee at 3 months gestation comes to doctor due to fatigue nad malaise. Temp is 100.8 and physical exam shows pronounced cervical lymphadenopathy. Lab studies show moderate lymphocytosis. DNA PCR testing of urine is herpesvirus neg, but doctor suspects an infectious cause of her symptoms. 1. What infection does this lady likely have and why? 2. Transmission of this infection to the fetus can cause what sequelae?