Epidemiological impact and disease burden of congenital cytomegalovirus infection in Europe.
Epidemiological impact and disease burden of congenital cytomegalovirus infection in Europe.
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欧洲先天性巨细胞病毒感染的流行病学影响和疾病负担。
DOI:
10.2807/ese.14.09.19140-en
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发表时间:
2009
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通讯作者:
H. Hengel
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作者:
A. Ludwig;H. Hengel
In Europe, congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is the leading cause of neurological disabilities in children, causing severe sequelae such as sensorineural hearing loss, neurodevelopmental delay or blindness. The infection causes high disease burden and costs. Nevertheless, there is little awareness of CMV among medical officials and the general public.