Congenital CMV infection in a Brazilian neonatal intensive care unit: high prevalence among twin newborns

Congenital CMV infection in a Brazilian neonatal intensive care unit: high prevalence among twin newborns

Abstract Background Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is one of the most important pathogens associated with congenital infection worldwide. Most congenital CMV-infected infants are asymptomatic at birth; however, some can develop delayed sequelae, especially hearing loss. Methods This study aimed to investigat...

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Main Authors: Lauro Juliano Marin, Pérola Rodrigues dos Santos, Felipe Charu Ramos, Uener Ribeiro dos Santos, Marcílio Marques, Luciana Debortoli de Carvalho, Sandra Rocha Gadelha, Victor Hugo Aquino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:Virology Journal
Subjects:
Cytomegalovirus
Congenital infection
Newborn
Neonatal intensive care unit
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-024-02324-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-024-02324-y

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