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Congenital cytomegalovirus
 
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Congenital cytomegalovirus

Alternative names:

CMV - congenital; congenital CMV

Treatment:

There is no specific treatment for congenital CMV. Treatment focuses to specific problems such as physical therapy and appropriate schooling of children with psychomotor retardation.

Expectations (prognosis):

In the absence of calcification deposits in the brain, they are less likely to have mental retardation. Cerebral calcifications may be and sign of future psychomotor retardation.

Complications:

Calling your health care provider:

Symptoms are usually present at birth. Have the baby examined promptly if your baby was not examined by a health care provider shortly after birth and you suspect that the head is small or if other symptoms of congenital CMV are present.

If your baby has congenital CMV, it is important follow the health care provider's recommendations for well-baby examinations. That way, any growth and development problems can be identified early and appropriate therapy can begin promptly.


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