Hearing loss with cytomegalovirus (1772)

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What is congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV)?

CMV is an infection that can be passed to babies before they are born. A common symptom of CMV is hearing loss. Some babies born with CMV do not have symptoms.

What if my baby tested positive for CMV?

Why was your baby’s hearing tested?

Your baby needs more testing in the right ear left ear both ears.

Your baby passed the hearing testing in the right ear left ear both ears.

For more health and wellness information check out this resource:https://kidshealth.org/ChildrensWi/en/parents

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Call your child’s doctor, nurse, or clinic if you have any questions or concerns or if your child has special health care needs that were not covered by this information.