Ileal perforation caused by congenital or perinatal cytomegalovirus infection

Y. C. Huang, T. Y. Lin, C. S. Huang, C. Hseun

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Abstract

Enteritis developed in a 42-day-old female infant, and during hospitalization ileal perforation occurred unexpectedly. Serologic data, urinary viral culture, and pathologic studies of the resected ileal segment all suggested cytomegalovirus infection. Gastrointestinal involvement in congenital or perinatal infection with this virus may be relatively more common than previously recognized.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)931-934
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Pediatrics
Volume129
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1996
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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