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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
immunology and microbiology
Human cytomegalovirus infection in infants with prolonged neonatal jaundice
Journal of Clinical Virology, Volume 43, No. 2, Year 2008
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Background: Although human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infection in infants has been associated with liver disease, the role of HCMV in infants presenting with prolonged neonatal jaundice is unclear as this clinical picture can be caused by a broad spectrum of underlying conditions. Objectives: This study aimed to determine a possible role for HCMV infection in infants with prolonged cholestatic neonatal jaundice that could facilitate the appropriate use of diagnostic assays and specific treatment in this condition. Study design: HCMV immunohistochemical staining was performed on liver biopsy specimens received for histopathological examination from 85 infants (mean age 3 months) with a clinical history of prolonged neonatal jaundice. HCMV serology was also performed. Results: One infant with a histological diagnosis of HCMV hepatitis was also positive by immunohistochemical staining, while all other tissue specimens were negative for HCMV. HCMV IgG was positive in 92.3% and HCMV IgM in 39.7% of the infants (n = 78). Conclusions: The serological results confirm the ubiquitous nature of HCMV with many primary infections occurring within the first year of life. Despite this, HCMV hepatitis was uncommon in this cohort. © 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
Goedhals, Dominique
South Africa, Bloemfontein
University of the Free State, School of Medicine
Kriel, Jeannette
South Africa, Bloemfontein
University of the Free State, School of Medicine
Hertzog, M. L.
South Africa, Highveld Park
Ampath Trust
Janse van Rensburg, Marais N.
South Africa, Highveld Park
Ampath Trust
Statistics
Citations: 11
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.jcv.2008.06.001
ISSN:
13866532
Research Areas
Infectious Diseases
Maternal And Child Health
Study Design
Cohort Study