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Routine newborn screening could catch cytomegalovirus infections before problems appear
A newborn can look perfectly healthy, pass a hearing test and still carry an infection that may affect hearing or development later in childhood.
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A newborn can appear perfectly healthy and pass a routine hearing test yet still be infected with congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV). cCMV is one of the most common infections transmitted from mother to baby during pregnancy. Most infants born with the virus show no obvious signs at birth, making it hard to identify which children require closer monitoring. The lack of early symptoms complicates early detection and intervention for potential hearing or developmental problems.
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