A CASE OF NEONATAL CYTOMEGALOVIRUS INFECTION

*Dr. Haripriya H. S., Dr. Anu M. S. and Dr. Baburaj S.

ABSTRACT

Congenital infections indicates Infections acquired in utero. Such infections are generally caused by viral or other non-bacterial organisms and are often associated with injury to developing organs. Cytomegalovirus is one of the leading cause of mental retardation and sensorineural hearing loss. Majority of CMV infection are asymptomatic at birth, 10% have congenital infection.[1] Congenital cytomegalovirus (CCMV) infection is the most prevalent and consequential congenital infection, among others, that affects approximately 0.6% of all live births worldwide. About 1 in 5 babies with congenital CMV infection will have birth defects or other long-term health problems. Timing of maternal infection and maternal immune status largely determine the likelihood of a symptomatic infection.

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