Сytomegalovirus infection as a pathology predictor in fetuses, newborns and children of early age

Aim. The relevance of cytomegaloviral infection is caused by perinatal loss and disorders of varying severity. The specialized literature has been reviewed in order to compile and present a modern view on the etiology, possible pathogenetic mechanisms, to describe the main clinical symptoms, the current strategy of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cytomegalovirus infection of infants. Methods and results. It’s been established that a variety of clinical manifestations are associated with the ability of the virus to replicate in all cells of the body. The serological survey and the polymerase reaction are used for diagnosis. Conclusion. While treating infants the effectiveness of specific immunoglobulin is demonstrated. Prevention involves hygiene standards, administration of specific hyper immune immunoglobulin and vaccination