Hygiene-based measures for the prevention of cytomegalovirus infection in pregnant women: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is the most frequent congenital infection worldwide causing important sequelae. However, no vaccine or antiviral treatments are currently available, thus interventions are restricted to behavioral measures. The aim of this systematic review was to assess evidence from available intervention studies using hygiene-based measures to prevent HCMV infection during pregnancy.

Methods

Studies published from 1972 to 2023 were searched in Medline, PsycInfo, and Clinical Trials (PROSPERO, CRD42022344840) according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Methodological quality was assessed by two authors, using ROBE-2 and MINORS.

Results

After reviewing 6 selected articles, the outcome

SUBMITTER: Rodriguez-Munoz MF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10905865 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature