Congenital cytomegalovirus

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Congenital cytomagalovirus Antibodies

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Congenital cytomegalovirus

• Low birth weight
• Small head size (microcephaly)
• Seizures
• Rash at birth (petechiae)
• Jaundice

In examining the body, the health care provider, may also find:

• enlarged liver
• enlarged spleen
• Abnormal breath sounds indicating pneumonia
• Psychomotor retardation

Tests include:

• Urine culture for CMV virus in the first 2-3 weeks of life
• Antibody titer against CMV for both the mother and infant
• CT scanor ultrasoundof the head (which can show cerebral calcifications if they are present)
• Bilirubin level and blood tests for liver function (to assess the extent of jaundice and liver involvement)
• Fundoscopy (which may show chorioretinitis)
• CBC (which may show anemia)
• X-ray of the chest (which may show pneumonia)
• TORCH screen

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