The diagnosis and prediction of some congenital infections in the pregnant woman - fetus - baby in the first year of life system
This review analyzes current approaches to assessing the risk of congenital infections due to cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, parvovirus B19, toxoplasma, and enteroviruses and their diagnosis during the antenatal period and the first year of life of a baby. It shows a tendency for the expanded use of invasive techniques for the antenatal diagnosis of congenital infections and their therapy. Prospects for improved measures to reduce the incidence of congenital infections and to minimize their consequences are outlined.