Detection of Human Cytomegalovirus in the Saliva
Completed
- Conditions
- Cytomegalovirus
- Registration Number
- NCT00815802
- Lead Sponsor
- University Hospital, Limoges
- 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.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 655
Inclusion Criteria
- parents consent
- child aged from 3months to 6 years
- child in day care centers or emergency department
Exclusion Criteria
- Refuse of participation
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method One week trial of saliva sampling for cytomegalovirus detection in day-care centers.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 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
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Bactériologie-Virologie
🇫🇷Limoges, France