Cytomegalovirus infection in pregnancy

ABSTRACTCongenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is the leading cause of infectious congenital defects and disabilities. Its transmission can occur in primary and non-primary infections; however the transmission rate is considerably higher in primary infections. The diagnosis of congenital infecti...

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Main Authors: Flávia Naddeo (Author), Ana Maria Passos-Castilho (Author), Celso Granato (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica, 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:ABSTRACTCongenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is the leading cause of infectious congenital defects and disabilities. Its transmission can occur in primary and non-primary infections; however the transmission rate is considerably higher in primary infections. The diagnosis of congenital infection is complex, and there is a discussion concerning serological evaluation during pregnancy. This article aims to review the literature concerning CMV infection, its diagnosis and epidemiology.
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10.5935/1676-2444.20150050