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Am J Perinatol 1990; 7(3): 263-265
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-999496
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© 1990 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Prenatally Acquired Cytomegalovirus Encephalopathy

David Wurtzel1 , Harvey L. Nisenbaum2
  • 1Attending Neonatologist, Albert Einstein Medical Center-Northern Division, Philadelphia, and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • 2Associate Chairman, Department of Radiology, Albert Einstein Medical Center-Northern Division, Philadelphia, and Clinical Associate Professor of Diagnostic Imaging, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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ABSTRACT

A case is reported of congenital cytomegalovirus infection. A baby girl was born at an estimated gestational age of 35 weeks to a 26-year-old Hispanic woman. There was maternal cocaine abuse and poor prenatal care, and variable decelerations, abruptio placentae, and meconium-stained fluid occurred in the intrapartum period. Cytomegalovirus was isolated from the urine, with growth occurring in 48 hours, and the neonate had characteristic neurodevelopment handicaps.