A Cross-Sectional Survey of Pediatric Infectious Disease Physicians' Approach to Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection.

ABSTRACT: Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) continues to be a major public health care issue due to its high prevalence throughout the world. However, there is a paucity of studies evaluating how providers manage this infection. This study surveyed North American Pediatric Infectious Disease (PID) physicians to elicit their approach towards the evaluation and treatment of this condition. Thirty-two PID physicians responded to this survey. Institutional testing and screening for cCMV were infrequently reported. The respondents in general agreed upon most laboratory and diagnostic testing except for neuroimaging. For those tests, there was a disparity in indications for head ultrasound versus brain MRI imaging. Most (68.8%) agreed with the clinical practice of starting valganciclovir in an infant less

SUBMITTER: Hoki C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10123618 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature