conclusion we concluded that cmv is the most common cause of intrauterine infection in infants aged less than 6 months as compared to the healthy ones. we prefer, at least in our country, to consider seropositive (cmv-igm) infants suspected of intrauterine infection (less than 6 months) as congenital form. to arrest the natural progression of congenital cmv, we recommend prolonged course of ora...

Background and Aims: Primary infections of rubella and human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) can lead to severe complications in pregnancy. The screening of Rubella and HCMV in pregnant women is not routinely carried out in Iran. This cross sectional study aimed to investigate the seroprevalence of HCMV and rubella infections in neonates with and without congenital defects. Materials and Methods: This s...

background and aims: primary infections of rubella and human cytomegalovirus (hcmv) can lead to severe complications in pregnancy. the screening of rubella and hcmv in pregnant women is not routinely carried out in iran. this cross sectional study aimed to investigate the seroprevalence of hcmv and rubella infections in neonates with and without congenital defects. materials and methods: this s...

A previous cross-sectional serological survey of various age groups (0-55 years) of the Malaysian normal population showed that cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is highly endemic in Malaysia. A total of 1,688 infants (0-4 months) with congenital abnormalities were screened for evidence of congenital CMV infection and the rest of the TORCHES (TOxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, HErpes simple...

2011;32;537 Pediatrics in Review Jeannine Del Pizzo Focus on Diagnosis : Congenital Infections (TORCH) http://pedsinreview.aappublications.org/content/32/12/537 located on the World Wide Web at: The online version of this article, along with updated information and services, is http://pedsinreview.aappublications.org/content/suppl/2012/01/05/32.12.537.DC1.html Data Supplement (unedited) at: Ped...

Congenital reovirus, type 2 infections were produced after intraperitoneal inoculations of brood mothers on the 1st, 3rd, 6th, 10th, and 15th day of gestation. The offspring presented with a varied syndrome. About a quarter of a total of over 200 mice showed symptoms within the first 14 days of life; namely, lassitude, retarded growth, and roughening of fur. Some died, apparently of respiratory...