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cCMV: Essential Knowledge for Audiologists, in partnership with Midwestern University and Phoenix Children's Hospital

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1.  An infant with cCMV is considered symptomatic if: He or she fails their newborn hearing screen He or she tests positive for cCMV He or she exhibits one or more clinical signs or related conditions An adult with CMV kisses him or her on the mouth

2.  An audiologist can protect him or herself from contracting CMV by doing which of the following? Practicing universal precautions Washing your hands often Avoiding contact with saliva All of the above

3.  Which of the following is typically true of hearing loss associated with cCMV? It is conductive or mixed type It is more common in children with symptomatic cCMV It is present by infant's first birthday It is identified by newborn hearing screen

4.  Newborns with cCMV may have other clinical signs, including which of the following? Microtia Liver and spleen issues Speech delay All of the above

5.  The American Academy of Audiology recommends which of the following diagnostic evaluation schedules for infants with cCMV? Diagnostic evaluation every 3 -6 months for the first year of life if infant has symptomatic cCMV Diagnostic evaluation every 3 -6 months for the first year of life if infant is asymptopmatic cCMV Diagnostic evaluation every 3 -6 months for the first year of life if infant is symptomatic or asymptopmatic cCMV The American Academy of Audiology does not have an official position on schedule of evaluations