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 treatment necessary for neonatal cytomegalovirus infection?

Doctor's answer:

Neonatal cytomegalovirus infection usually requires medical treatment in most cases, as 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 a timely manner, it is very likely to develop into a more serious disease and cause irreversible consequences.

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