Preventing vertical virus infections: the role of serologic screening of pregnant women

AbstractSeveral virus infections affect the pregnancy itself as well as the foetal development (rubella, PVB19, VZV, HSV, HCMV, HBV, HIV). Prevention can be established by vaccination or an assessment of the immunity status as well as by chemotherapy. The following review provides an update to current aspects focusing on the role of serologic screening.
Source: Medical Microbiology and Immunology - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research