[Acquired cytomegalovirus infection in infants. A case successfully treated with ganciclovir].

BACKGROUND

Congenital cytomegalovirus infection is a severe condition. When acquired after birth prognosis is less severe although sensorial sequelae and risks justify treatment.

CASE REPORT: A 2.5 year old infant with hepatitis due to cytomegalovirus infection acquired after birth was treated with intravenous ganciclovir (7.5 mg/kg b.i.d for 2 weeks then 10 mg/kg three times a week for 2 months. No side effect or toxicity was observed and the patient recovered without sequellae.

DISCUSSION: In our experience, in addition to severe and symptomatic congenital cytomegalovirus infections, ganciclovir can be used in the treatment of less severe symptomatic acquired cytomegalovirus in infants.