Incidence of ophthalmic manifestations in congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections are associated with eye manifestations, especially in patients with systemic disease. However, there are no ophthalmic screening guidelines for infants with congenital CMV.

Methods

Retrospective review of pediatric patients (< 18 years old, 2010-2023) with a diagnosis of congenital CMV and at least 1 eye examination. Gestational age at birth, systemic findings, and ophthalmic findings at initial and final eye examinations were collected.

Results

Seventy-two patients (47% male) with congenital CMV underwent initial eye examination at 2.1 ± 2.9 years of age (median 0.3 years). Thirty-one patients (43%) only had one eye examination while 41 patients had follow-up (1 month-19 years). Fifty-two patients (72%) had syste

SUBMITTER: Rossen JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11760718 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature