What to do about cytomegalovirus infection in pregnant women

The treatment of cytomegalovirus infection in pregnant women: a. If cytomegalovirus infection is diagnosed in early pregnancy, abortion should be performed immediately to terminate the pregnancy, or wait until 20 weeks of gestation to take amniotic fluid or umbilical vein blood to check for specific IgM. if positive, the pregnancy should be interrupted and abortion should be induced to avoid the birth of congenital defects. Cytomegalovirus infection or virus isolated from the cervical canal in late gestation does not require special treatment. After full-term gestation, vaginal delivery is possible, as the fetus may have been infected with cytomegalovirus in utero. Since cytomegalovirus may be present in the urine of the newborn, disposable diapers or used diapers should be used for disinfection. Third, antiviral drugs are not practical for pregnant women with cytomegalovirus infection. Intravenous drips of cytarabine and adenosine may be effective, and high-dose interferon can suppress viremia and make the condition gradually improve, but there are certain side effects. Pregnant women with cytomegalovirus infection should also take into account their actual situation and the professional advice of their doctors to make appropriate management.