The Angiogenic Markers PlGF and sFlt-1 in Cytomegalovirus Infection During Pregnancy: Insights from a Clinical Case
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection during pregnancy is the leading cause of congenital infection subsequent to viral transplacental transmission. CMV placental infection can contribute to the development of adverse outcomes likely through placental dysfunction. This case report shows the potential util...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-02-01
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| Series: | Viruses |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/17/2/267 |
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| Summary: | Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection during pregnancy is the leading cause of congenital infection subsequent to viral transplacental transmission. CMV placental infection can contribute to the development of adverse outcomes likely through placental dysfunction. This case report shows the potential utility of angiogenic markers, such as placental growth factor (PlGF) and soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFlt-1), in assessing CMV-related placental involvement and monitoring the effect of antiviral therapy on placental function, and highlights the possibility of integrating these markers into the clinical management of CMV infection. |
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| ISSN: | 1999-4915 |