Human cytomegalovirus and relationship with abortion among Iraqi females: a systematic review

Background: Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) seroprevalence is a significant health problem, especially among pregnant women in lower socioeconomic societies. This study aims to explore the prevalence of HCMV infections Iraq. Methods: A systematic review was designed collect and summarize articles concerning relationship between infection abortion We identified titles abstracts publications from 2008 2022. pre-defined keyword recruited recognize filter eliminate duplication remove irrelevant articles. In reviewed studies, detected using diagnostic methods such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay immunochromatography (rapid test) or molecular polymerase chain reaction. Results: Twenty-four eligible have been included this sourced data about 5442 patients covering 15 18 provinces The IgG IgM (0%-100%) (0%-93%), respectively. Many factors influenced varied results, including design sociodemographic clinical aspects. Conclusion: high indicates causative with repeated Iraqi females.