Congenital cytomegalovirus infection presenting with massive ascites: A case report Wanlapa Udchachon
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Congenital cytomegalovirus infection, CMV, massive ascites, neonateAbstract
This report describes a neonate with congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. The patient presented with marked abdominal distension and physical examination showed petechiae and massive ascites. Investigations showed thrombocytopenia and CMV PCR positive in urine. The neonate recovered after treatment.
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