Patient's question:
My baby is now three and a half months old. Because she had a grade 2 intracranial hemorrhage three days after birth, at three months, during the follow-up examination, the doctor ordered three tests: 1. CT 2. Intelligence test 3. Genetic test. The CT results showed no abnormalities. I would like to ask the doctor what the purpose of the genetic test is and whether there are any abnormalities in the results.Doctor's answer:
Cytomegalovirus has a significant impact on a child's development and immune system. Infection can be either congenital or acquired. Congenital infection is related to the mother's infection during pregnancy, while acquired infection is caused by the child's own exposure, which also has a considerable impact on the child. Therefore, a comprehensive examination should be conducted to monitor and improve immunity accordingly. Based on your description, no virus was detected. If any are found, timely monitoring and treatment should be initiated, along with attention to lifestyle management. Currently, there is no specific medication for this disease, and treatment is relatively challenging.