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Table 2 Overview on test results and CMV infection according to billing method

From: Cytomegalovirus seronegativity rate in pregnant women and primary cytomegalovirus infection during pregnancy in rural Germany

Billing type

IgG test

n (%)

Number confirmed primary CMV infection n (%)

Number potential primary CMV infection n (%)

Total number of seroconversion n (%)

Statutory health insurancea

669 (100%)

8 (1.2%)

24 (3.6%)

32 (4.8%)

Hospitals

143 (100%)

1 (0.7%)

0

1 (0.7%)

Private health insurance

270 (100%)

0

6 (2.2%)

6 (2.2%)

Individual health service

2,710 (100%)

5 (0.2%)

10 (0.4%)

15 (0.6%)

Not known/ not applicable

8 (100%)

0

0

0

Total

3,800 (100%)

14 (0.4%)

40 (1.0%)

54 (1.4%)

  1. CMV: Cytomegalovirus; IgG: Immunglobuline G
  2. a Statutory health insurance funds cover the IgG test in cases of suspected CMV infection to confirm the diagnosis