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(P35.1) Congenital cytomegalovirus infection
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23 153 in individuals diagnosis congenital cytomegalovirus infection confirmed
2 739 deaths with diagnosis congenital cytomegalovirus infection
12% mortality rate associated with the disease congenital cytomegalovirus infection
Diagnosis congenital cytomegalovirus infection is diagnosed Men are 0.03% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis congenital cytomegalovirus infection
1 628 (14.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis congenital cytomegalovirus infection
1 111 (9.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease congenital cytomegalovirus infection - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 10-14
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 5-9, 15-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-49, 55-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 50-54
Disease Features congenital cytomegalovirus infection
Absence or low individual and public risk
Congenital cytomegalovirus infection - what does this mean
Congenital cytomegalovirus (cmv) infection occurs when a pregnant woman is infected with the virus and passes it on to her baby. the virus can be passed through contact with bodily fluids, such as saliva, urine, or blood, or through sexual contact. if the mother has a primary cmv infection during pregnancy, the risk of the baby being infected is much higher.
What happens during the disease - congenital cytomegalovirus infection
Congenital cytomegalovirus infection is caused by the maternal transmission of the cytomegalovirus virus to the fetus during pregnancy. the virus is spread through contact with bodily fluids such as saliva, urine, and blood, or through the placenta. infection can lead to severe complications in the fetus such as birth defects, hearing loss, and mental retardation. in some cases, the virus can be passed from mother to baby in the womb, leading to infection in the newborn.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
- Ultrasound
- CT scan
- MRI scan
- Amniocentesis
- Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
- Viral culture
- Serological tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treating the symptoms of Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection
- Administer antiviral medications to reduce viral load
- Provide supportive care for any organ system involvement
- Monitor for any hearing loss or vision loss
- Administer immunoglobulin therapy to reduce the risk of complications
- Provide physical and occupational therapy to improve motor skills and coordination
- Provide speech therapy to improve communication skills
- Provide early intervention services to support development
- Provide psychological counseling to support the family
- Provide nutritional counseling to ensure adequate nutrition
- Provide education and support to the family about the disease
20 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Congenital cytomegalovirus infection - Prevention
The best way to prevent congenital cytomegalovirus infection is for pregnant women to get tested for the virus, and if positive, to receive antiviral medications. additionally, pregnant women should avoid contact with saliva or other body fluids from people who may be infected, and practice good hygiene and handwashing.