This resource published in the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, examines the association between congenital CMV infection and cerebral palsy, highlighting the importance of early detection and targeted intervention strategies to mitigate neurodevelopmental outcomes in affected infants.

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common cause of congenital infection, occurring in approximately 1% of all live births. Congenital CMV infection is recognised as a significant risk factor for the development of cerebral palsy.