Cytomegalovirus
Conditions
Keywords
Children in day care centers, cytomegalovirus excretion
Brief summary
Direct DNA amplification, viral isolation and specific antibody measurement in saliva 1. From children in day care centers (samples collection will take place during a single week) 2. From children coming at the emergency department of our hospital during a three months period. Sample collection will be done by the pediatrician the nurse, or one of the authorized investigators of the study.
Detailed description
Salivary collection kit. Collection of salivary at the internal face of the mooth. 3 swab for DNA research, 1 for antibodies research and 1 for virus isolation by cell growth.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University Hospital, Limoges
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
3 Months to 6 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* parents consent * child aged from 3months to 6 years * child in day care centers or emergency department
Exclusion criteria
* Refuse of participation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| One week trial of saliva sampling for cytomegalovirus detection in day-care centers. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Percentage of chidrens with CMV excretion among those coming at the Emergency department of Limoges teacher Hospital (CHU). Validation of the process from samples collection to interpretation of results | — |
Countries
France
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORSophie ALAIN, MD
University Hospital, Limoges
Outcome results
None listed