Perinatal Enterovirus Infection in Neonates: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Enteroviruses (EVs) are a common cause of neonatal infections, and perinatal EV infection can lead to severe neonatal disease, including sepsis-like presentations, and adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, a comprehensive understanding of the prevalence and clinical manifestations of perinatal EV infection is lacking. This systematic review investigated the prevalence and clinical manifestations of perinatal EV infection. A comprehensive literature search was performed in PubMed, Embase, and KoreaMed up to August 26, 2024. Studies describing perinatal outcomes related to EV infection in neonates and pregnant women were included. Data extraction and quality assessment were performed independently by two reviewers. Nine studies (three each from America, Europe, and Asia) were included. Severe

SUBMITTER: Kang CR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12015150 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature