This virus is a leading cause birth defects. Why isn't it screened more?
While rare, about a fifth of newborns infected show symptoms such as hearing loss, or have longer term health issues, including developmental delays.
Source: yahoo.com
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While rare, about a fifth of newborns infected show symptoms such as hearing loss, or have longer term health issues, including developmental delays.
A CMV infection is particularly devastating for a fetus, and can cause issues such as cerebral palsy, seizures, and progressive hearing loss.
Minnesota officials announced the state will be the first in the nation screening all newborns for cytomegalovirus.