Timing of primary maternal cytomegalovirus infection and rates of vertical transmission and fetal consequences

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is the most frequent congenital infection and a major cause of long-term neurological morbidity. The aim of this meta-analysis was to calculate the pooled rates of vertical transmission and fetal consequences according to the timing of primary maternal infection.

Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - May 22, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: Christos Chatzakis, Yves Ville, George Makrydimas, Konstantinos Dinas, Apostolos Zavlanos, Alexandros Sotiriadis Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research