Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus
Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus Human infections by lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) have been recognized since 1933. LCMV is an RNA virus that belongs to the family Arenaviridae, and its reservoir in…
Hepatitis Virus Infections
Hepatitis Virus Infections Hepatitis A Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is a small, nonenveloped RNA virus that belongs to the picornavirus family. There are several genotypes of HAV, but only one…
Parvovirus B19 Infections
Parvovirus B19 Infections Human parvovirus B19 was discovered fortuitously in the mid-1970s by British scientists evaluating new laboratory methods for the improved detection of HBsAg in blood donor sera (652)….
Other Herpesvirus Infections
Other Herpesvirus Infections Epstein-Barr Virus Primary Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infections during pregnancy are rare because ≥95% of adults have serologic evidence of past infection. Estimates place the risk at 0.0%…
Cytomegalovirus Infections
Cytomegalovirus Infections CMV is the most common congenital viral infection of humans in the United States and is one of the most important opportunistic pathogens causing serious illness and death…
Herpes Simplex Virus Infections
Herpes Simplex Virus Infections Infections caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) are common in the United States. Conservative estimates had placed the number of people each year that have their…
Introduction
Introduction Microorganisms can reach and infect a fetus or newborn via a number of routes. Vertical spread of a pathogen from an infected mother can occur in utero, during delivery,…
Bacterial and Fungal Infections
Bacterial and Fungal Infections Robert L. Schelonka Bishara J. Freij George H. McCracken Jr. Infections cause significant mortality and long-term morbidity in neonates, especially for premature infants of very low…
