Postnatal cytomegalovirus infection and its effect on hearing and neurodevelopmental outcomes among infants aged 3–10 months: A cohort study in Eastern Uganda
Postnatal CMV infection was associated with more positive hearing screenings, though no significant differences in neurodevelopmental outcomes were observed in early infancy. Exploration into the feasibility of incorporating hearing and CMV screening into routine care will play a vital role in early identification and intervention, improving the management of both hearing and CMV-related conditions in resource-limited settings.
Authors
- Peter Olupot‐Olupot (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5757-609X)
- Andrew Weeks (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1909-337X)
- Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv Engebretsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5852-3611)
- Martin Chebet (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7013-7297)
- David Mukunya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3892-9777)
- Fred Bisso
- Kathy Burgoine (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7975-745X)
- Thorkild Tylleskär (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4801-4324)
- Noela Regina Akwi Okalany (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2957-955X)
- Francis Okello (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2786-8091)
Institutions
- University of Liverpool (GB)
- Mbale Hospital (UG)
- Busitema University (UG)
- University of Bergen (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-02-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0318655
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35
Funders
- European Commission
- Ministry of Health, Uganda
- European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership