Congenital cytomegalovirus is associated with a 10-fold increased risk of vestibular changes in children
Children with congenital cytomegalovirus face higher risk of balance issues
This meta-analysis of 8 observational studies examined the association between congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) and vestibular outcomes in …
Children born with a specific virus may face much higher risks for inner ear and balance problems, though more research is needed to confirm…
Valganciclovir dosing in congenital cytomegalovirus infection shows extensive drug accumulation in dried blood spots
New blood test tracks cCMV drug levels in infants
This randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial (ValEAR) or open-label PK study evaluated infants with congenital cytomegalovirus infecti…
A new blood spot test helps doctors track cCMV medicine levels in babies to prevent dangerous side effects during treatment.
Minnesota implements universal newborn screening and surveillance for congenital cytomegalovirus
Minnesota begins universal newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus
A surveillance report describes the implementation of universal newborn screening and population-based surveillance for congenital cytomegal…
Minnesota starts universal newborn screening for a virus that can cause hearing loss or developmental problems if passed from mother to chil…
Research across Herpesviridae Infections
Related studies from across the Herpesviridae Infections family.
Late-onset BK polyomavirus nephropathy can occur years after kidney transplant without intensified immunosuppression
Late BK Virus Can Harm Kidney Transplants Years Later
This case report describes 2 kidney transplant recipients who developed late-onset BK polyomavirus-associated nephropathy (BKPyVAN) 9 and 3 …
Two kidney recipients developed BK virus kidney damage years after transplant, even without strong immune suppression.
Case report describes congenital varicella syndrome in Illinois
Doctors describe a single case of congenital varicella syndrome in Illinois
A single case report describes congenital varicella syndrome in Illinois.
Illinois doctors documented a single case of congenital varicella syndrome, a rare condition affecting babies born to parents who contracted…