Publications by authors named "Federica Fernicola"

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the leading infectious cause of brain defects and neurological dysfunctions, including sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Targeted screening in neonates failing the hearing screen is currently recommended in Italy according to national guidelines. However, SNHL may not be present at birth; also, congenital CMV (cCMV) may manifest with subtle signs other than SNHL.

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Objective: Public health interventions promoted during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic to control viral spread have impacted the occurrence of other communicable disease. Yet no studies have focused on perinatal infections with the potential for neonatal sequelae, including cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Toxoplasma gondii (TG). Here we investigate whether incidence rates of maternal primary CMV and TG infection in pregnancy were affected by the implementation of pandemic-related public health measures.

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Article Synopsis
  • - Unilateral non-hemorrhagic adrenal infarction (NHAI) is a rare but serious condition that can cause acute abdomen during pregnancy, making diagnosis difficult due to its uncommon occurrence and varied symptoms.
  • - A case study of a 32-week pregnant woman revealed that NHAI often occurs on the right side and is frequently diagnosed over 24 hours after symptoms appear, requiring advanced imaging for a definitive diagnosis.
  • - Increased awareness and clinical suspicion of NHAI in pregnant patients are crucial for effective treatment, management, and improved outcomes for both the mother and the baby.
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