Detection of Human Cytomegalovirus in the Saliva

University Hospital, Limoges655 enrolled

Overview

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.

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.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

655

Conditions

Cytomegalovirus

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 3 MonthsMax age: 6 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * parents consent * child aged from 3months to 6 years * child in day care centers or emergency department Exclusion Criteria: * Refuse of participation

Locations (1)

Bactériologie-Virologie

Limoges, France

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

One week trial of saliva sampling for cytomegalovirus detection in day-care centers.

Secondary Outcomes

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

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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