Congenital Cytomegalovirus Knowledge, Practices, and Beliefs Among Primary Care Physicians and Newborn Hospitalists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) affects 1 in every 200 United States infants, at present there are 9 states which mandate newborn cCMV screening. With more infants being diagnosed, more children will need continuing care from providers who are knowledgeable about cCMV.

Objectives

To examine pediatric provider knowledge, practices, and beliefs around cCMV.

Methods

Primary care and newborn hospitalist pediatricians (N = 103) from Michigan, who "regularly care for infants" were invited to participate in a survey about their cCMV-related knowledge, clinical practices, and beliefs.

Results

Respondents had low knowledge of typical cCMV presentation and sequelae, with mixed knowledge of screening and testing standards. Most (68%) reported rarely/never scr

SUBMITTER: Pesch MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9244937 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature