What a passing newborn hearing test means — and why CMV needs a separate test
Newborn hearing screenings do not detect congenital CMV, which requires a separate test within the first three weeks of life. Infants diagnosed with the infection require ongoing monitoring for hearing loss even if they pass initial screenings.
Confirming congenital CMV requires testing in the first three weeks of life. Babies with the infection need ongoing hearing checks, even after passing newborn screening.
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