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Citation:
Weerakkody Y, Campos A, Di Muzio B, et al. In utero infection. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 23 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-13775
In utero infections, also known as congenital infections, can result from a vast number of aetiological organisms and account for 2% to 3% of all congenital anomalies 4.
Pathology
Associations
There is some evidence to suggest an association of in utero infection with adult onset schizophrenia 1.
Radiographic features
Ultrasound
Intracranial sequel are most commonly observed. Other general features include:
More detailed epidemiology, radiographic features and pathology are best discussed under individual topics.
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1. Brown A & Derkits E. Prenatal Infection and Schizophrenia: A Review of Epidemiologic and Translational Studies. Am J Psychiatry. 2010;167(3):261-80. doi:10.1176/appi.ajp.2009.09030361 - Pubmed
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2. Drose JA, Dennis MA, Thickman D. Infection in utero: US findings in 19 cases. Radiology. 1991;178 (2): 369-74. Radiology (abstract) - Pubmed citation
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3. Puder KS, Treadwell MC, Gonik B. Ultrasound characteristics of in utero infection. Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol. 1997;5 (3): 262-70. doi:10.1155/S1064744997000446 - Free text at pubmed - Pubmed citation
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4. Stegmann B & Carey J. TORCH Infections. Toxoplasmosis, Other (Syphilis, Varicella-Zoster, Parvovirus B19), Rubella, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), and Herpes Infections. Curr Womens Health Rep. 2002;2(4):253-8. - Pubmed
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