Document Type
Article
Original Publication Date
2011
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume
2011
DOI of Original Publication
10.1155/2011/942937
Date of Submission
August 2014
Abstract
The epidemiology and pathogenesis of CMV infections among pregnant women have been intensely studied over the last three decades. This paper highlights recent developments that make either universal or limited serologic screening for CMV during pregnancy potentially attractive. The developments include an understanding of the pathogenesis of CMV infections, a knowledge of high-risk women, the availability of accurate methods for the serologic diagnosis of a primary CMV infection using either single or serial blood samples, accurate methods for the diagnosis of fetal infection via amniotic fluid, sensitive fetal and placental indicators for neonatal outcomes, and the availability of potentially effective interventions.
Rights
Copyright © 2011 Stuart P. Adler. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Is Part Of
VCU Pediatrics Publications
Comments
Originally found at http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/942937