Family Perceptions of Newborn Cytomegalovirus Screening: A Qualitative Study.
Michael J CannonDenise M LevisHolly McBrideDanie WatsonCarol RheaumeMary Ann Kirkconnell HallTatiana M LanzieriGail Demmler-HarrisonPublished in: International journal of neonatal screening (2021)
Despite initial distress, parents of CMV-positive children felt newborn CMV screening was a net positive. Mandatory or opt-out screening for conditions with variable presentations and treatment outcomes may be valuable in contexts where follow-up and care are readily available.