Balkachew Nigatu
Ethiopia
Research Article
Seroprevalence and Absence of Cytomegalovirus Infection Risk Factors among Pregnant Women in St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College
Author(s): Yeshwondm Mamuye, Balkachew Nigatu, Delayehu Bekele, Feyisa Challa, Adinew Desale and Semaria SolomonYeshwondm Mamuye, Balkachew Nigatu, Delayehu Bekele, Feyisa Challa, Adinew Desale and Semaria Solomon
Background: The human cytomegalovirus (CMV) is one of the major causes of congenital infections. Maternal infection poses the risk of congenital CMV infection and occurs in 0.5%-22% of all life births. CMV is more widespread in developing countries and in communities with lower socioeconomic status.
Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of CMV infection and identify risk factors of CMV seropositivity.
Method: Using cross sectional study design a total of 200 pregnant women were consecutively recruited from ANC attendees from June to July 2014. Blood samples were collected from all study participants and structured questionnaire was introduced to gather socio-demographic and risk factor related data. ELISA was used to detect anti-CMV IgG and IgM. SPSS version 20 was used to analyze the data.. View More»
