[Prevention and treatment of cytomegalovirus infection in pregnant women and newborns].

Publisher: Den Alm Danske Laegerforening Country of Publication: Denmark NLM ID: 0141730 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1603-6824 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00415782 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Ugeskr Laeger Subsets: MEDLINE

Original Publication: Copenhagen : Den Alm Danske Laegerforening

Cytomegalovirus Infections*/prevention & control ; Cytomegalovirus Infections*/therapy ; Fetal Diseases*/prevention & control ; Fetal Diseases*/therapy ; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious*/prevention & control ; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious*/therapy; Female ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Health Personnel ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Mass Screening ; Pregnancy

This review summarises the present knowledge of cytomegalovirus infection (CMV), which is the most common congenital infection. The awareness and knowledge of the disease is, however, limited among healthcare professionals. Neither screening of pregnant women nor testing of new-borns is routine. A lack of early identification can lead to an unnecessary increase in morbidity and mortality, as treat-ment must be started within the first months of life. The best weapon against congenital CMV is primary prevention in the form of information and thorough hand hygiene.

Date Created: 20190802 Date Completed: 20200406 Latest Revision: 20200408

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