Pathophysiology of Hyperechogenic Bowel in Congenitally Human Cytomegalovirus Infected Fetuses

Pathophysiology of Hyperechogenic Bowel in Congenitally Human Cytomegalovirus Infected Fetuses

Hyperechogenic bowel (HB) is a nonspecific ultrasound finding that can be associated with human cytomegalovirus (CMV) congenital infection. In this study, we investigated HB pathophysiology in CMV-infected fetuses. We examined small and large intestine as well as pancreas in 8 fetuses at 22 weeks of...

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Main Authors: Liliana Gabrielli, Maria P. Bonasoni, Angela Chiereghin, Giulia Piccirilli, Eva C. Borgatti, Giuliana Simonazzi, Nunzio C. M. Salfi, Ione Tamagnini, Tiziana Lazzarotto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
CMV
hyperechogenic bowel
ganglion cells
bcl-2
meconium
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/5/779

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