The aim of this trial study was to assess the preventive efficacy of immunoglobulin with a high titer of anti-CMV antibody for mother-to-fetus cytomegalovirus (CMV) transmission among pregnant women with primary/acute CMV infection. The primary CMV infection in mothers was diagnosed by a positive test for CMV IgM and/or low IgG avidity. Intact type immunoglobulin with a high titer of anti-CMV a...

BACKGROUND Cytomegalovirus causes congenital infections all around the world. The seroepidemiology of cytomegalovirus infection in pregnant women in Mexico is largely unknown. We sought to determine the seroprevalence of cytomegalovirus infection in pregnant women in Durango City, Mexico; and to determine seroprevalence association with socio-demographic, clinical and behavioral characteristics...

OBJECTIVE To determine the seroprevalence of anti-Toxoplasma, anti-Rubella, and anti-Cytomegalovirus (CMV) antibodies among pregnant women receiving prenatal care at Van Training and Research Hospital. MATERIALS AND METHODS In developing countries, various infectious agents encountered in the gestational period are important because they influence both maternal and fetal health. Among these, ...

BACKGROUND FcRγ-deficient natural killer (NK) cells (g(-)NK cells) have been associated with cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. However, the frequency of g(-)NK cells in a CMV-endemic area (i.e., Korea) has not yet been studied. We examined the frequency of g(-)NK cells and expression of CD57 on NK cells in cord blood (CB) and adult blood (AB). METHODS Of the 24 AB samples collected, 95.8% (23/...

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that infects people of all ages. Correctly diagnosing primary CMV infection in pregnant women critical to avoid congenital anomalies. IgM specificity poor detecting infections due vial reactivation or persistence following infection. Algorithms using and IgG avidity can be useful. We sought review the performance assays RCPAQAP External Quality Assurance ...

BACKGROUND Some evidence has shown a relationship between human cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and pregnancy loss. However, whether recurrent or latent CMV infection or altered immune response to CMV is related to recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is unclear. We evaluated CMV infection and avidity of antibodies to CMV in women with RPL. MATERIALS AND METHODS This case-control study was conducte...

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is the most common congenital infection with the incidence varying from 1% to 3%. At birth, approximately 10% of intrauterine infected infants demonstrate clinical symptoms and signs of infection which carries a risk of morbidity and mortality. Perinatal infection occurs in the contact of an infant with secretions and excretions of the mother with active CMV infe...

recently, using polymerase chain reaction (pcr) technique, the dna of cytomegalovirus was detected from depigmented white patches in patients with vitiligo. the reactivation of infection and occasional anti-cmv igm circulating among patients infected by cytomegalovirus has been reported for years. we have studied 26 patients with clinical signs and symptoms of vitiligo, some of whom had a histo...

Congenital CMV is the leading cause of congenital infections in newborns worldwide and can lead to significant morbidity, mortality, or long-term consequences. Purpose — demonstrate results screening for cytomegalovirus infection pregnant women children first months life illustrate a clinical case severe difficulties selecting specific therapy. Materials methods. The article presents retrospect...