Patient's question:
My baby girl, who just turned two weeks old, is usually carefully cared for by the whole family. They are so cautious that they are afraid of her getting bumped or scratched. Recently, for some reason, my baby has been crying and fussing a lot. What should I do about congenital cytomegalovirus infection in newborns?Doctor's answer:
If the newborn is further tested and confirmed to be infected with cytomegalovirus, antiviral treatment should be strengthened after diagnosis to prevent further deterioration and the occurrence of hematological or immunological diseases, such as thrombocytopenic purpura, etc. The main manifestation is subcutaneous and mucosal bleeding. Further deterioration may lead to internal and intracranial bleeding, endangering life safety. Generally, recovery can be achieved after 1~2 weeks of antiviral treatment.