Abstract:Objectives: Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common cause of newborn infections in developed countries, affecting up to 1% of newborn babies. Symptomatic CMV can occur in up to 10% of viral positive babies, including manifestations ranging from sensorineural hearing loss, microcephaly, developmental delays, and others. The aim of the study was to evaluate the incidence of congenital CMV in a general population of newborn babies. Methods: Institutional review board approval was obtained. Newborn blo… Show more
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