Prevalence, incidence, and risk factors associated with cytomegalovirus infection in healthcare and childcare worker: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is transmitted by direct contact with body fluids from infected individuals. Transmission of CMV in households, particularly those with young children, contributes significantly to CMV infection in the general population. However, little is known about the contribution of occupational healthcare or childcare exposure to risk of CMV infection.

Objectives

To determine CMV seroprevalence, incidence of primary infection, and associated risk factors in healthcare and childcare workers.

Methods

Six electronic databases were searched systematically for publications on CMV infection in healthcare and childcare workers until March 7, 2022. Two authors independently evaluated the literature for quality and inclusion in our analyses. The pooled r

SUBMITTER: Balegamire SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9235282 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature