Microcephaly Caused by Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus

Abstract

We report congenital microencephaly caused by infection with lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus in the fetus of a 29-year-old pregnant women at 23 weeks’ gestation. The diagnosis was made by ultrasonography and negative results for other agents and confirmed by a positive PCR result for lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus in an amniotic fluid sample.

Keywords

• lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus
• LCMV
• viruses
• arenavirus
• microcephaly
• prenatal diagnosis