Prenatal and Postnatal Testing for CMV Infection

Infection Content | Pregnancy-relevant

Prenatal and Postnatal Testing for CMV Infection

Presented on: 12/7/2023

Abstract

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus which rarely causes symptoms in immunocompetent individuals. However, women who acquire CMV during pregnancy can transmit the virus transplacentally to the fetus. Congenital CMV is the most common infectious cause of birth defects in the United States and can lead to pregnancy loss in severe cases. Identification of antibodies to CMV in the mother can help determine the risk of transmission.

This webinar discusses recommendations and challenges in diagnosing congenital CMV as well as highlight the importance of avidity testing for the diagnosis of primary CMV infections during pregnancy.

Speakers

Mark Schleiss, MD
Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Faculty Member, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Investigator, Institute for Molecular Virology
Minnesota American Legion and Auxiliary Heart Research Foundation Endowed Chair
University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN

Harry Prince, PhD
Infectious Disease Serology Consultant
Quest Diagnostics, San Juan Capistrano, CA

Prenatal and Postnatal Testing for CMV Infection