Abstract
Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common cause of congenital-acquired infection in the United States and preterm birth continues to be a world-wide public health problem. Given infection has been shown to play a role in preterm delivery; the objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of congenital CMV infection in a population of preterm infants and determine if it a risk factor for preterm birth.
Keywords: Cytomegalovirus, preterm birth
How to Cite:
Orr, K. I., (2013) “Congenital cytomegaloviral infection as a risk factor for preterm birth”, Proceedings in Obstetrics and Gynecology 3(2), 1-1. doi: https://doi.org/10.17077/2154-4751.1215
Rights: Copyright © Kristin I. Orr, 2013.
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