Question

A three-month-old baby, who had a grade two intracranial hemorrhage three days after birth, underwent a follow-up examination at three months old. The doctor recommended three tests: 1. CT scan 2. Intelligence test 3. Genetic testing. The CT scan results were normal, and the parents want to know the purpose of the genetic testing and whether there are any abnormalities in the results.

Answer

Cytomegalovirus has a significant impact on the development and immune system of infants, with infections categorized into congenital and acquired. Congenital infection is related to maternal infection during pregnancy, while acquired infection is caused by the baby’s own infection, which has a greater impact on the infant. Therefore, a comprehensive examination should be conducted to monitor and symptomatically enhance immunity. According to the description, no virus was found, but if detected, timely monitoring and treatment should be implemented, along with attention to lifestyle management. Currently, there is no specific medication for this disease, and treatment is relatively complex.