Retinopathy of Prematurity and Possible Relation Between Postnatal Cytomegalovirus Infection
Por:
Josa, M, Garcia, MJ, Lopez, E, Marieges, T, Ramon, M, Armendariz, L, Moliner, E
Publicada:
1 oct 2022
Ahead of Print:
1 abr 2022
Resumen:
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is an eye disorder characterized by abnormal development of retinal blood vessels in premature infants. It has been associated with several risk factors, but the main factor is gestational age. Several studies have recently reported a possible link between ROP and postnatal cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. The authors present 4 patients who developed severe ROP following postnatal CMV infection. ROP was successfully resolved with antiviral treatment in all 4 cases. Postnatal CMV infection could be responsible for the worsening of ROP. Antiviral therapy may improve the prognosis of ROP and avoid the need for more aggressive therapies.
Filiaciones:
Josa, M:
Autonomous Univ Barcelona, Pediat Dept, Neonatol Unit, Hosp Santa Creu & St Pau, Carrer St Quinti 89, Barcelona 08041, Spain
Garcia, MJ:
Autonomous Univ Barcelona, Pediat Dept, Neonatol Unit, Hosp Santa Creu & St Pau, Carrer St Quinti 89, Barcelona 08041, Spain
Lopez, E:
Autonomous Univ Barcelona, Pediat Dept, Neonatol Unit, Hosp Santa Creu & St Pau, Carrer St Quinti 89, Barcelona 08041, Spain
Marieges, T:
Autonomous Univ Barcelona, Ophthalmol Dept, Hosp Santa Creu & St Pau, Barcelona, Spain
Ramon, M:
Autonomous Univ Barcelona, Pediat Dept, Neonatol Unit, Hosp Santa Creu & St Pau, Carrer St Quinti 89, Barcelona 08041, Spain
Armendariz, L:
Autonomous Univ Barcelona, Pediat Dept, Neonatol Unit, Hosp Santa Creu & St Pau, Carrer St Quinti 89, Barcelona 08041, Spain
Moliner, E:
Autonomous Univ Barcelona, Pediat Dept, Neonatol Unit, Hosp Santa Creu & St Pau, Carrer St Quinti 89, Barcelona 08041, Spain
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