The Value of Persistent Cytomegalovirus Infection in the Formation of Groups of Children with Recurrent Acute Respiratory Diseases

Abstract

So far not defined the value of CMV persistence in frequently and chronically ill children, the impact of active CMV-infection on the severity of the condition and the incidence of viral-bacterial complications. 149 surveyed frequently and long ill children with lymphadenopathy (58), obstructive bronchitis (40), the defeat of theENT organs (18), meningoencephalitis (13), pleuropneumonia (12), thrombocytopenia (8), were in the offices MDKB. The age of the children ranged from 1 month. up to 14 years. Structural identification of CMV pp65 antigen is recommended in severe patients and in children with frequent and prolonged acute respiratory infections, complications of purulent-inflammatory diseases. To confirm active CMV replication method should be used in real time PCR in saliva and urine (positive at 48.6%).

Keywords

• frequently ill children
• the cmv
• pp 65