Early childhood outcomes of NICU graduates with cytomegalovirus infection in California.

Authors: 
T.M. Lanzieri; T. Lu; M.V. Bennett; S.R. Hintz; D.E. Sugerman; S.C. Dollard; M.H. Pesch; M.A.L. Jocson; H.C. Lee
Abstract: 

BACKGROUND: To assess demographics and outcomes up to 3 years of age among children with cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in California neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) during 2010-2021.

METHODS: The California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative (CPQCC) collects data on all very low birth weight (VLBW, birth weight ≤ 1500 g) and acutely ill infants with birth weight > 1500 g across 92% of NICUs in California. VLBW infants and those with neurological conditions are referred to a statewide high-risk infant follow-up (HRIF) program. CMV infection was defined as a positive culture or PCR identified during the NICU hospitalization.

RESULTS: During 2010-2021, CMV reporting rates averaged 3.5/1000 VLBW infants (n = 205) and 1.1/1000 infants >1500 g (n = 128). Among all 333 infants with CMV, 314 (94%) were discharged home alive, 271 (86%) were referred for HRIF and 205 (65%) had ≥1 visit. Whereas infants born to mothers

Citation: 

Lanzieri TM, Lu T, Bennett MV, et al. "Early childhood outcomes of NICU graduates with cytomegalovirus infection in California." Birth Defects Res. 2023;115(11):1093-1100.PubMed

Publication type: 
Journal Article
Year: 
2023
CPQCC publication: 
Yes
PubMed ID: 
37226857
PMCID: 
PMC10316994