Update on diagnosis of congenital infection

Authors

• Sami H. Al-Hajjar, Pediatric Infections Diseases and Virology, Department of Pediatrics and Pathology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 (1) 442 7762 Fax. +966 (1) 442 7784 E-mail: hajja{at}kfshrc.edu.sa

Abstract

Congenial infection is one of the greatest diagnostic challenges facing clinicians. The list pathogens related to intrauterine infections continues to grow with the identification of new etiologies and resurgence of others. Identification of a congenital infection as early as possible has both diagnostic and therapeutic advantages. This article will give an overview on common clinical findings in infants with congenital infection and a recommended clinical investigational approach for suspected congenital infection.

Article Type

Review

First Page

424

Last Page

428

Recommended Citation

Al-Hajjar, Sami H. (2000) "Update on diagnosis of congenital infection," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 21: Iss. 5, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.1166