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Immunizations play an important role in the prevention of infectious diseases, which are caused by certain types of bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. While not all infectious diseases can be prevented through immunizations, many can.

The fetoscopic procedure starts with an ultrasound examination of the fetus. Under ultrasound guidance, an instrument called a fetoscope (small medical camera) is inserted through a small incision in the mother's abdominal wall into the amniotic sac.