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Urinary virus excretion in pregnancy.

G Lecatsas, E G Boes

    South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
    |June 14, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Virus particles were detected in the urine of pregnant women. Findings suggest pregnant women may have increased susceptibility to certain viral infections during pregnancy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Virology
    • Obstetrics
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Pregnant women exhibit altered immune responses.
    • Viral infections during pregnancy can pose risks to both mother and fetus.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the presence and types of virus particles in the urine of pregnant women.
    • To explore potential links between viral shedding and pregnancy.

    Main Methods:

    • Urine specimens from 774 pregnant women (7 weeks to term) were analyzed.
    • Negative staining electron microscopy was employed for virus particle detection.

    Main Results:

    • Five distinct groups of virus particles were identified in urine samples.
    • Prevalence rates included papillomavirus (0.39%), polyomavirus (3.1%), adenovirus type II (0.26%), unidentified virus (0.65%), and virus-like particles (7.7%).

    Conclusions:

    • Viral particles are detectable in the urine of pregnant women.
    • Findings suggest a potential increased susceptibility to viral infections during pregnancy, warranting further investigation.

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