Key result
CMV seroprevalence reaches ~81% among postpartum women in western Uganda, driven primarily by chronic infections.
Why the study?
Cytomegalovirus is a common maternal infection linked to adverse fetal and neonatal outcomes, but data among pregnant women in Uganda remain limited.
Cross-Sectional (n=351)
No
CMV infection is highly prevalent among pregnant women in western Uganda, highlighting the need for targeted public health education and potential antenatal screening.
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Raises CMV awareness in maternal care without practice change; leaves open prevention trials before reducing congenital risk.
Naima et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in pregnancy (n=351). Cytomegalovirus seroprevalence among immediate postpartum women in western Uganda was 81.2% (95% CI: 76.7%-84.97%), with chronic or non-primary infection accounting for 78.9% of cases.
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