Congenital hearing loss (hearing loss that is present at birth) is one of the most prevalent
chronic conditions in children. In the majority of developed countries, neonatal hearing …

Cytomegalovirus is the most common congenital infection, affecting 0.5–2% of all live births
and the main nongenetic cause of congenital sensorineural hearing loss and neurological …

Background The treatment of symptomatic congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease with
intravenous ganciclovir for 6 weeks has been shown to improve audiologic outcomes at 6 …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Hearing loss caused by congenital cytomegalovirus
(cCMV) infection was first observed in 1964. Today cCMV is the most common cause of …

Human cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a leading cause of congenital infections worldwide. In the
developed world, following the virtual elimination of circulating rubella, it is the commonest …

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most frequent cause of congenital infection worldwide, with
an estimated incidence in developed countries of 0.6–0.7% of all live births. The burden of …

A number of viral infections can cause hearing loss. Hearing loss induced by these viruses
can be congenital or acquired, unilateral or bilateral. Certain viral infections can directly …

Cytomegalovirus establishes a lifelong latent infection following primary infection that can
periodically reactivate with shedding of infectious virus. Primary infection, reactivation and …

Background. Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection causes permanent disabilities in
more than 5500 children each year in the United States. The likelihood of congenital …

Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections are a leading cause of sensorineural hearing
loss (SNHL) and neurological impairment. Congenital transmission of CMV can occur with …