Postnatal Diagnosis Protocol:
Type of newborn test to identify infection
Saliva test + urine test if the saliva test is positive.
The protocol of the newborn tests when there is known infection in amniotic fluid
During hospitalization, the following are performed: Blood tests, brain ultrasound, eye fundus examination, schedule BERA test within two weeks, schedule consultation with a pediatrician who is a CMV specialist within 3-4 weeks
The protocol of the newborn tests when there is known maternal infection during pregnancy, but amniocentesis was not performed
The tests are performed only if the urine test is positive. If a newborn was discharged home and the test comes back positive, the staff makes sure the tests are completed as soon as possible.
Newborn saliva/urine test when there is known negative amniocentesis
Yes.
The follow-up and treatment protocol of asymptomatic CMV children:
Until what age is follow-up conducted?
Until the age of 12 months at the clinic and up to the age of 6 at the Speech and Hearing Institute
What tests are performed in the protocol and how frequently?
The first hearing test BERA.
Later, a behavioral test + TEAOE (cochlear echoes) – every 3 months during the first year, in the second and third year – every six months and then up to the age of 6 years – once a year.
If the test is abnormal – a BERA is performed under sedation.
During the first year, check-up at the CMV clinic after each hearing test (every 3 months).
The follow-up and treatment protocol of symptomatic CMV children:
Until what age is follow-up conducted?
Until the age of 12 months at the clinic and up to the age of 6 at the Speech and Hearing Institute
What tests are performed in the protocol and how frequently?
In addition to the hearing tests – during the drug therapy, blood counts should be performed once every two weeks and appointments every 6-8 weeks to adjust the dosage.
Duration of drug therapy
Six months (except for special cases)
