IgM antibodies to the 70 kDa heat shock protein as a marker for cytomegalovirus infection

摘要

The present invention provides a method for detecting the presence of cytomegalovirus (CMV) in a fetal sample by determining the presence of anti-hsp70 antibodies present in the fetal sample. The invention further provides a method for monitoring CMV infection in a human fetus. In another embodiment, the invention provides a method for detecting CMV in a cord blood sample of a neonate.