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Progressive hearing impairment in children with congenital cytomegalovirus infection
The Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders
|May 1, 1979
Insights
Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection can cause progressive hearing loss in children. Regular audiological monitoring is crucial for early detection and intervention in affected infants.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Audiology
Background:
- Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common viral infection in newborns.
- Sensorineural hearing impairment is a known complication of congenital CMV.
Observation:
- This study assessed 86 children with congenital CMV.
- Twelve children had sensorineural hearing impairments.
Findings:
- Four of the 12 children with sensorineural hearing impairments experienced progressive hearing loss.
- Case studies documented the advancement of hearing impairment.
Implications:
- Children with congenital CMV require close audiological monitoring.
- Early detection of delayed or progressive hearing loss is essential for timely habilitative services.
Abstract:
Audiological assessment of 86 children with congenital cytomegalovirus infection revealed progressive hearing loss in four of 12 subjects with sensorineural hearing impairments. Case descriptions are presented documenting the progression of the hearing loss. In view of the findings, children with congenital cytomegalovirus should be monitored closely to insure detection of possible delayed or progressive hearing impairment and delivery of appropriate habilitative services.