Key result
CMV infection shows ~89% IgG seroprevalence among pregnant women in Southern Ethiopia.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to assess the seroprevalence and associated factors of cytomegalovirus among pregnant women in Southern Ethiopia.
Cross-Sectional (n=600)
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The study identified a high rate of CMV IgM (8.2%) and IgG (88.7%) seroprevalence among pregnant women in Southern Ethiopia, highlighting the need for CMV screening and awareness during antenatal care.
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Suggests endemic CMV in Southern Ethiopia; hypothesis-generating for antenatal screening before practice change.
Zenebe et al. (2021) conducted a cross-sectional in Maternal cytomegalovirus (n=600). Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection among pregnant women in Southern Ethiopia showed a seroprevalence of 8.2% for IgM and 88.7% for IgG antibodies.
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