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[Epidemiological aspects of cytomegalovirus infection in babies aged under one]

T I Dolgikh, V V Dalmatov, E A Gashina

    Zhurnal Mikrobiologii, Epidemiologii I Immunobiologii
    |November 24, 2004
    PubMed

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    Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection screening in infants revealed a significant increase in infection rates among newborns. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for improving outcomes and reducing neonatal mortality.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common viral infection that can cause significant morbidity and mortality in infants.
    • Understanding the epidemiology and risk factors of CMV infection in young children is essential for effective prevention and management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare screening data of infants under one year for cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection with mortality rates over a 10-year period.
    • To investigate the clinical features of CMV infection in newborns and identify high-risk factors.

    Main Methods:

    • Serological screening using enzyme immunoassay, immunofluorescence, and polymerase chain reaction.
    • Analysis of data from 1,910 randomly selected and 2,658 target-selected infants aged 0-12 months.
    • Categorization of infants into four age groups: newborns, 1-3 months, 4-6 months, and 7-12 months.

    Main Results:

    • A 2.1-fold increase in CMV infection rate was observed among randomly selected newborns over the 10-year study period.
    • A positive correlation was established between the CMV infection rate in newborns and neonatal mortality rate.
    • High-risk factors for CMV infection and increased incidence of neurological pathology were identified in infants aged 4-6 months.

    Conclusions:

    • Early diagnosis, differentiation of mixed infections, and prompt, adequate therapy are critical for improving outcomes in infants with CMV infection.
    • An algorithm for epidemiological surveillance and a regional prophylaxis program were developed based on the study findings.

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