Congenital CMV Infection: A Complex Case of Neurological Complications and Therapeutic Approaches in Infancy
Sylwia Koziej,
Emilia Kowalczyk,
Martyna Niemczuk
et al.
Abstract:Introduction and purpose
Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection stands as the prevalent infection among newborns and it may be associated with later complications such as progressive sensorineural hearing loss or neurological diseases. Infection occurs during pregnancy or during childbirth. Congenital CMV infections manifest in various ways, ranging from asymptomatic cases to severe complications such as microcephaly, hepatosplenomegaly, and chorioretinitis. Routine antibody screenings for pregnant w… Show more
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