Detection of Human Cytomegalovirus in the Saliva

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Cytomegalovirus

Age range

3 month–6 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Bactériologie-Virologie

Limoges, 87, France

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

parents consent
child aged from 3months to 6 years
child in day care centers or emergency department

Exclusion criteria

Refuse of participation

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

One week trial of saliva sampling for cytomegalovirus detection in day-care centers.

Secondary outcomes

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

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital, Limoges

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Detection of Human Cytomegalovirus in the Saliva of 3 Month to 6 Year-old Children in Day Care Centers : a Pilot Study.

Acronym: FcrèchMV

Important dates

Study start: 2007
Primary completion: 2014
Study completion: 2014
First posted: Dec 30, 2008
Registry last updated: Jun 9, 2026

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