Cytomegalovirus is the most common congenital infection, affecting 0.5–2% of all live births
and the main nongenetic cause of congenital sensorineural hearing loss and neurological
damage. Congenital cytomegalovirus can follow maternal primary infection or nonprimary
infection. Sensorineurological morbidity is confined to the first trimester with up to 40–50% of
infected neonates developing sequelae after first-trimester primary infection. Serological
testing before 14 weeks is critical to identify primary infection within 3 months around …

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection during pregnancy is a global silent problem. Additionally, it
is the leading cause of congenital infections, non-genetic sensorineural hearing loss, and
neurodevelopmental delays in infants. However, this has barely been recognized globally.
This condition lacks adequate attention, which is further emphasized by the lack of
awareness among healthcare workers and the general population. The impact of CMV
infection is often overlooked because of the asymptomatic nature of its presentation in …