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What is congenital cytomegalovirus infection, and what should be done about it?

Mar 18, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Congenital cytomegalovirus infection may be caused by factors such as mother-to-child transmission, blood transmission, low immunity, contact transmission, or iatrogenic transmission. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly, and improvements can be achieved through general supportive measures, medication, or other treatments as directed by a healthcare provider. Specifically: in daily life, adequate rest should be ensured, sufficient sleep maintained, and staying up late avoided.

Congenital cytomegalovirus infection may be caused by maternal-fetal transmission, blood transmission, low immunity, contact transmission, or iatrogenic transmission. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. Under medical guidance, the condition can be improved through general supportive measures, medication, and other treatments. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Maternal-fetal transmission: If a pregnant woman is infected with cytomegalovirus, the virus may pass through the placenta into the fetus, leading to fetal infection. Treatment may include antiviral medications such as ganciclovir tablets, acyclovir tablets, or sodium phosphonoformate for injection, under a doctor's supervision.

2. Blood transmission: Receiving blood from a donor infected with cytomegalovirus may lead to infection and result in the aforementioned condition. Patients may follow medical advice to take medications such as ganciclovir capsules, sodium phosphonoformate and sodium chloride injection, or valacyclovir hydrochloride dispersible tablets to improve symptoms.

3. Low immunity: Chronic malnutrition or excessive fatigue may weaken the immune system, increasing susceptibility to cytomegalovirus infection. Maintaining balanced nutrition is important; consuming adequate protein-rich foods such as eggs and milk may help support immune function.

4. Contact transmission: Frequent close contact with individuals infected with cytomegalovirus may also lead to infection. Avoid close contact with infected individuals and take appropriate protective measures in daily life.

5. Iatrogenic transmission: Exposure to medical equipment or supplies contaminated with cytomegalovirus may also cause infection. Avoid sharing medical devices or supplies with others.

In daily life, it is important to get sufficient rest, ensure adequate sleep, avoid staying up late, and engage in moderate outdoor activities such as walking or calisthenics, which may aid in recovery.


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