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Congenital cytomegalovirus infection in monozygotic twins with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome

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Abstract

Background

Symptoms of congenital cytomegalovirus infection remains unclear.

Case characteristics

Extremely low birth weight twins with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome were infected with cytomegalovirus congenitally.

Observation

The donor showed neuronal impairment, whereas the recipient showed hepatic dysfunction.

Message

Intrauterine hemodynamics may be important in pathophysiology of congenital cytomegalovirus infection.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan

    Junya Nakajima, Daisuke Sunohara & Hisashi Kawashima

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Nakajima, J., Sunohara, D. & Kawashima, H. Congenital cytomegalovirus infection in monozygotic twins with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Indian Pediatr 52, 429–431 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-015-0650-x

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