Congenital cytomegalovirus awareness and knowledge among health professionals and pregnant women: an action towards prevention

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a major cause of childhood disabilities, and consensus recommendations emphasize the importance of hygienic measures to reduce perinatal infection. Our study aimed to evaluate the level of awareness about CMV among health professionals and pregnant women. Conclusion: Health...

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Autores: Castillo, Karen, Hawkins Villarreal, Ameth, Valdés Bango, Marta, Guirado, Laura, Scazzocchio, Elena, Porta, Oriol, Falguera Puig, Gemma, López, Marta, Palacio, Montse, Gratacós Solsona, Eduard, Figueras Retuerta, Francesc, Goncé Mellgren, Anna
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2022
País:España
Institución:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)
Repositorio:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya
OAI Identifier:oai:recercat.cat:2445/209086
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2445/209086
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Citomegalovirus
Infants nadons
Infeccions per citomegalovirus
Embaràs
Medicina preventiva
Personal sanitari
Cytomegaloviruses
Newborn infants
Cytomegalovirus infections
Pregnancy
Preventive medicine
Medical personnel
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Sumario:Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a major cause of childhood disabilities, and consensus recommendations emphasize the importance of hygienic measures to reduce perinatal infection. Our study aimed to evaluate the level of awareness about CMV among health professionals and pregnant women. Conclusion: Health care professionals have limited knowledge about CMV and may fail to enforce preventive measures. Health campaigns should be promoted to enhance awareness about this perinatal infection.

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