Congenital Infections, Part 2: Parvovirus, Listeria, Tuberculosis, Syphilis, and Varicella

Author Disclosure Drs Satti, Ali, and Weitkamp have disclosed no financial relationships relevant to this article. This commentary does not contain a discussion of an unapproved/ investigative use of a commercial product/ device. Abstract The purpose of this two-part series on congenital infections is to provide the reader with an update on recent controversies and advances for a selected group of congenital infections. Part 1 covered cytomegalovirus, toxoplasmosis, rubella, and herpes simplex. This article focuses on parvovirus, Listeria, tuberculosis, syphilis, and varicella, offering a brief overview of rare and unusual causes for congenital infection.