Congenital Infections and the Nervous System
1992; Elsevier BV; Volume: 39; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/s0031-3955(16)38370-5
ISSN1557-8240
Autores Tópico(s)Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
ResumoDespite vaccines, new antimicrobials, and improved hygienic practices, congenital infections remain an important cause of death and long-term neurologic morbidity among infants worldwide. Important agents include Toxoplasma gondii, cytomegalovirus, Treponema pallidum, herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, and rubella virus. In addition, several other agents, such as the varicella zoster virus, human parvovirus B19, and Borrelia burgdorferi, can potentially infect the fetus and cause adverse fetal outcomes. This article provides an overview of these infectious disorders and outlines current strategies for acute treatment and long-term management.
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