Publications by authors named "Maria M Hawkins"
Pediatr Infect Dis J
December 2019
Article Synopsis
- Congenital cytomegalovirus infection (CMVc) affects a notable percentage of newborns, leading to issues such as low birth weight and length.
- A study observed 383 children with CMVc, comparing their growth patterns in the first two years to World Health Organization standards, revealing that about 10% had significant growth impairments by 24 months.
- Factors such as being symptomatic at birth, being premature, and having motor or neurocognitive impairments increased the risk of these growth issues, suggesting that growth impairment should be recognized as part of CMVc's clinical profile.
