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Surgical complications due to postnatal cytomegalovirus infection in a preterm infant with malrotation.
Journal article

Surgical complications due to postnatal cytomegalovirus infection in a preterm infant with malrotation.

  • Torregrossa A Clinics of Neonatology, University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
  • Reinberg O Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
  • Alamo L Department of Medical Radiology, Institutes of Pathology, Switzerland.
  • Sarro R Institutes of Pathology, University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
  • Meylan P Microbiology, University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
  • Roth-Kleiner M Clinics of Neonatology, University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
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  • 2015-10-29
Published in:
  • Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society. - 2015
cytomegalovirus
ganciclovir
intestinal malformation
postnatal CMV infection
prematurity
Breast Feeding
Cytomegalovirus
Cytomegalovirus Infections
DNA, Viral
Digestive System Abnormalities
Digestive System Surgical Procedures
Gestational Age
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature
Infant, Premature, Diseases
Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical
Intestinal Volvulus
Male
Milk, Human
Surgical Wound Infection
English We report a case of an extremely preterm infant with intestinal malrotation who contracted postnatal systemic cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection with a complicated intestinal evolution requiring repeated surgical interventions and antiviral treatment. This report is to emphasize that prolonged gastrointestinal symptoms in extremely preterm infants fed with non-pasteurized breast milk should lead to suspicion of CMV infection. The importance of preventive measures when feeding very preterm infants with breast milk needs to be considered. Furthermore, the indications for antiviral treatment, in particular in preterm infants, need to be clarified.
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  • English
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closed
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https://sonar.ch/global/documents/46376
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