Congenital cytomegalovirus: Screening strategies and diagnostic challenges.

Authors

Karen Ravin, Terri Stillwell

Published in

Seminars in perinatology. Pages 152278. Jul 01, 2026. Epub Jul 01, 2026.

Abstract

Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection is the most common congenital infection worldwide and a leading cause of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Most newborns with cCMV will be asymptomatic at birth; however, a subset will go on to develop disease, including SNHL and neurodevelopmental problems, later in life. Given this, advocacy for newborn cCMV screening is growing. Targeted versus universal screening remains a hotly debated topic. This review will assess current diagnostic and screening modalities and explore unanswered questions.

PMID:
42386471
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