Why the study?
Does congenital CMV infection increase the risk of long-term neurological sequelae in children?
Does congenital CMV infection increase the risk of long-term neurological sequelae in children?
Congenital CMV infection results in moderate or severe neurological outcomes in 11% of children identified through population screening, with nonprimary maternal infections contributing substantially to the burden.
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Supports neurodevelopmental monitoring in congenital CMV infants; leaves open whether interventions reduce sequelae in screened populations.
Townsend et al. (2013) studied this question.
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