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ArticleMaternal and child health journal2025

Variations in Screening Practices for Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infections Among Birthing Hospitals in the United States.

Sheevaun Khaki, Eli Binder, Robert Cicco, Ivan Hand, Julia Hecht, Lynn Iwamoto, Julie Kessel, Betty Vohr, Deepa Sekhar

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Sheevaun KhakiDepartment of Pediatrics, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA. khakis@ohsu.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1821-7948
Eli Binder, Colorado Springs, CO, USA.
Robert Cicco, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Ivan HandDepartment of Pediatrics, NYC Health and Hospitals/Kings County SUNY-Downstate College of Medicine, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
Julia HechtDepartment of Pediatrics, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM, USA.
Lynn IwamotoDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu, HI, USA.
Julie KesselDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA.
Betty VohrDepartment of Pediatrics, Women and Infants Hospital and Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.
Deepa SekharDepartment of Pediatrics, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA.

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Abstract

objectiveEvaluate screening practices for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV), the most common infectious cause of childhood deafness, in American birthing hospitals. STUDY

designA survey was developed and distributed to hospitals across the US including the Northeast, Midwest, West, and Southwest between November-December 2023 to understand cCMV screening practices. Summary data were calculated. Hospital characteristics associated with screening were analyzed using a logistic regression model. Hospital practice was reported as a function of legislative mandate.

results134 responses were received (28.5% response rate). 78 respondents (58.2%) indicated their hospital screens for cCMV. Common screening indications were newborn hearing screen referral (67.5%) and symptoms that could be attributed to cCMV (57.1%). Odds ratio of cCMV screening for states with screening legislation versus without was 18.0 (p < 0.001). Odds ratio of cCMV screening for urban, level 3 facilities versus rural, level 1 facilities was 6.7 (p < 0.02).

conclusionWide variability exists in cCMV screening practices. Legislative screening mandates are associated with higher screening rates. Opportunity exists for development of screening guidelines for newborns at risk for cCMV infection.

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Birthing CentersCytomegalovirus InfectionsMass ScreeningNeonatal ScreeningCytomegalovirusFemaleHumansInfant, NewbornPregnancySurveys and QuestionnairesUnited StatesChildhood hearing lossCongenital cytomegalovirusLegislative advocacyTargeted screeningTORCH infections

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