Frecuencia de citomegalovirus en pacientes de las áreas de ginecología y obstetricia del Hospital Vicente Corral Moscoso - Cuenca, 2019

Abstract

Background: Human infection by cytomegalovirus (CMV) has a very relevant prevalence worldwide, with underdeveloped countries having the highest prevalence. Women are exposed to infection during pregnancy, with the consequent risk of vertical transmission. It is important to mention that, after a primary infection, the virus enters a state of latency, and reactivation may occur due to the immunological status of the pregnant woman or simply due to a reinfection of a new strain during pregnancy. On the other hand, the diagnosis is based mainly on the presence of antibodies in the blood, and its prevention is based on the hygienic-sanitary measures applied during pregnancy. Objective: To determine the frequency of Cytomegalovirus in patients in the gynecology and obstetrics areas of the Vicente Corral Moscoso Hospital - Cuenca, 2019. Methodology: Retrospective descriptive study, in which data was analyzed from medical records of patients who underwent TORCH screening by the electrochemiluminescence method, from the gynecology and obstetrics areas of the Vicente Corral Moscoso Hospital in the city of Cuenca, from January 1 to December 31, 2019. Graphs, simple and crossed tables were used for the analysis and interpretation of the results. Results: Included were 178 medical records of patients with IgG - IgM anti-CMV antibody results from the gynecology and obstetrics areas of the year 2019. The frequency of the "Reactive" result of 97% for IgG and no case for IgM antibodies was determined