A 33 yo women G1P0 at 32 weeks comes to GP due to dec fetal movement for two days. Pregancy only significant f or brief febrile illness accompanied by malaise and myalgias. Second trimester ultrasound showed normal fetal anatomy. Physical exam showed a gravid uterus consistent with 32 week gestation. Fetal US showed ascites, pericardial effusion and skin edema. 1. What illness did the mother likely have? 2. How is virus transmitted to fetus? 3. The virus is cytotoxic to what? 4. What fetal sequalae can it cause?

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1. A 33 yo women G1P0 at 32 weeks comes to GP due to dec fetal movement for two days. Pregancy only significant f or brief febrile illness accompanied by malaise and myalgias. Second trimester ultrasound showed normal fetal anatomy. Physical exam showed a gravid uterus consistent with 32 week gestation. Fetal US showed ascites, pericardial effusion and skin edema. 1. What illness did the mother likely have? 2. How is virus transmitted to fetus? 3. The virus is cytotoxic to what? 4. What fetal sequalae can it cause?