Should newborns with cytomegalovirus infection be treated?

Patient's question:

My baby doesn't know what's wrong, her jaundice is fading very slowly, so I took her to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said she was infected with cytomegalovirus. But since I don't understand this, I would like to ask, is there treatment for neonatal cytomegalovirus infection?

Doctor's answer:

Neonatal cytomegalovirus infection usually requires medical treatment in most cases. This is because it is a disease, and the immunity and self-healing ability of newborns are very weak. Even if the condition is very mild, it may not recover on its own. Therefore, if it is not treated in time, it is very likely to develop into a more serious disease, causing irreversible consequences.

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