International Journal of Pediatrics 2010;37(5):512-514

doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4408.2010.05.023

Study of fetus and infant's hematological diseases due to vertical transmission of human cytomegalovirus

Saijun GAO

Keywords

Human cytomegalovirus; Vertical transmission; Hematological disorder

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is one of the most important pathogens of congenital infection. HCMV of primary or secondary infection can be transferred to newborns. Haematological disorders may occur in some cases. This paper will summarize the mechanism of hematological disorder due to vertical transmission of HCMV, and also focus on diagnostic strategies, risk factors and intervention measures.