Congenital cytomegalovirus virus infection.
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چکیده
A 14 months old male child with psychomotor retardation and hypotonia is reported, where computerized axial tomography revealed multiple calcification and ventriculomegaly secondary to cortical atrophy. Investigation suggested the diagnosis of cytomegalovirus infection. Importance of early diagnosis is emphasized as the potential long term sequelae can be prevented or reduced markedly with available therapeutic options.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Kathmandu University medical journal
دوره 7 26 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009