Impact of Maternal Immunity on Congenital Cytomegalovirus Birth Prevalence and Infant Outcomes: A Systematic Review

Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) is the leading non-genetic cause of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), and efforts are geared towards prevention through vaccine development. Transmission rates following primary maternal infection occur at rates of 30−40%, however reported placental rates...

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Main Authors: Tiziana Coppola, Jesse F. Mangold, Sarah Cantrell, Sallie R. Permar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Vaccines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/7/4/129