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CMV screening: The change in MN affecting every newborn

Minnesota is the first state in the country to screen newborns for cytomegalovirus, which can lead to developmental issues in children.

Fairview southdale hospitalUnited statesVivian henriksonLeah henriksonM health fairview southdale hospitalDepartment of healthM health fairview southdaleMinnesota department of healthMinnesota departmentVivian act

A common prenatal infection kickstarts newborn screening debate

A CMV infection is particularly devastating for a fetus, and can cause issues such as cerebral palsy, seizures, and progressive hearing loss.

Albert parkUnited statesUniversity of utahUniversity of minnesotaNew yorkCarlos oliveiraAnne comeauMegan peschLaura gibsonJill simonettiMark schleissMaya angelouCenters for diseaseEngland newborn screening programUniversity of michiganMinnesota department of health

Follow Minnesota on newborn screening

This state is the first to include cytomegalovirus (CMV) in routine infant testing. Other states should do likewise.

United statesLeah henriksonKarin housleyUs centers for diseaseStar tribune editorial boardDisease controlVivian act

Minnesota begins newborn screenings for a common cause of birth defects

Minnesota officials announced the state will be the first in the nation screening all newborns for cytomegalovirus.

United statesNew yorkBrooke cunninghamLeah henriksonJan malcolmJill simonettiCenters for diseaseNewborn screening programMinnesota public health laboratoryMinnesota legislatureMinnesota healthAdvisory committee on heritableHealth commissionerDisease controlVivian actAdvisory committee

Minnesota begins newborn screenings for a common cause of birth defects

About 1 out of 200 babies are born with congenital cytomegalovirus

United statesNew yorkJan malcolmCenters for diseaseMinnesota legislatureAdvisory committee on heritableDisease controlVivian actAdvisory committeeCongenital disorders

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