Neonatal and long-term ophthalmological findings in infants with symptomatic and asymptomatic congenital cytomegalovirus infection

Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is the most common congenital viral infection, with an estimated incidence of 0.6-2% of all live births [1,2]. It contributes to a high burden of disease and is recognized as the leading non-genetic cause of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in children [3 –6].

Source: Journal of Clinical Virology - November 7, 2017 Category: Virology Authors: Maria Grazia Capretti, Concetta Marsico, Simonetta Guidelli Guidi, Antonio Ciardella, Giuliana Simonazzi, Silvia Galletti, Liliana Gabrielli, Tiziana Lazzarotto, Giacomo Faldella Source Type: research