Causes of Hydrops fetalis:: (A) Parvovirus, (B) Herpes, (C) CMV, (D) HIV
Answer is A. Ans. (A) Parvovirus(Ref: William's Obstetrics 25th Ed; Page No 309)Parvovirus B19 is the most common infectious cause of hydrops fetalis.Parvovirus B19 infects fetal erythroid progenitor cells and cause anemia.Severe anemia leads to high-output cardiac failure and hydrops fetalis.