Cytomegalovirus infection in pregnancy: review of the literature.

Abstract

The aim of this review is to summarize the principles of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in pregnancy.In particular, the aim of this review is to evaluate:Incidence and mother-to-child transmissionThe value of screening of pregnant womenDiagnosis of CMV maternal infectionDiagnosis of fetal infection (evaluate the value of ultrasound examination and amniocentesis and evaluate whether the amniotic viral load of mothers with primary cytomegalovirus infection correlate with fetal or neonatal outcomes)Diagnosis of infection in newbornsTherapy in pregnancy, postnatal therapy and prevention.