Marisa Marcia Mussi

• Abstract

  Human cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection represents the most common viral infection transmitted in-utero and is a significant cause of developmental disorders in children. The rate of congenital HCMV infection ranges from 0.2-1.0%. Although our research group has already elucidated some aspects of this infection among us - such as the frequent occurrence of infection among live birth infants…

  Brazilian congenital cytomegalovirus, hearing and maternal secondary infection study (BraCHS Study), AP.TEM

• Abstract

  -The NICHD Site Development Initiative (NISDI) perinatal study undertaken in Latin America showed that HIV-exposed, but uninfected infants (HUI) born to HIV-infected mothers have an excess incidence of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs), particularly bronchiolitis, that require hospitalization compared with historical data from unexposed infants. To determine the immune correlate…

  Immunecorrelates of lower respiratory tract infections in HIV-exposed uninfected infants, AP.R

• Abstract

  Malnutrition is a frequent event during the course of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and has been associated with micronutrients deficiencies. Micronutrients deficiencies may accelerate disease progression as well as increase mortality rate. Maternal malnutrition has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality in babies and infants. These events can vary depending on th…

  Vitamin A, iron and zinc status of HIV-1 infected pregnant women and their young infants, AP.R

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