Prevalence of cytomegalovirus antibodies in female patients in Rawalpindi/Islamabad.

Prevalence of antibodies to CMV in the female population of Rawalpindi and Islambad was determined. Twenty six percent children under 2 years of age showed antibodies to CMV increasing to 61% by adolescence. Over 90% of adult and pregnant females were sero positive. Association of development of CMV antibodies to socio-economic conditions and different geographical regions is also discussed. Need for more specific diagnostic tests for the diagnosis of primary and reactivated CMV infection is emphasised (JPMA37: 229w 1987).