UW-Health Experts Pushing for Expanded Screening for Common Newborn Infection

Friday, June 13th, 2025 -- 9:00 AM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) Health experts in Wisconsin are pushing for expanded screening for a common newborn infection.

According to the Wisconsin Radio NEtwork, UW Health Kids pediatrician Dr. Elizabeth Goetz says cytomegalovirus can pass from expecting moms to the fetus and earlier detection can help prevent or address things like hearing loss that stems from CMV.

In 10% of kids infected with CMV, hearing loss or more serious developmental delays can occur. CMV impacts one out of every 200 children in the United States.

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