Salivary antibodies to cytomegalovirus (CMV) glycoprotein B accurately predict CMV infections among preschool children

J Clin Microbiol. 1996 Oct;34(10):2632-4. doi: 10.1128/jcm.34.10.2632-2634.1996.

Abstract

Among preschool children, we found an association between cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and salivary immunoglobulin G antibodies to CMV glycoprotein B. All of the 20 infected children had immunoglobulin G to CMV glycoprotein B in their saliva, whereas 38 of 38 uninfected children lacked these antibodies. Testing saliva provides a sensitive and specific alternative to obtaining serum.

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Viral / analysis*
  • Antibodies, Viral / immunology
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cytomegalovirus / immunology*
  • Cytomegalovirus / isolation & purification
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Saliva / immunology*
  • Saliva / virology

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral