Newborns in NY to be screened for congenital cytomegalovirus
Infants born with CMV can have long-term health complications such as hearing and vision loss, seizures and disabilities.
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Oct 2, 2023, 10:36 AM
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The state Department of Health says all babies will be screened for congenital cytomegalovirus.
Infants born with CMV can have long-term health complications such as hearing and vision loss, seizures and disabilities.
New York is the second state in the country to screen for the virus.
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