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While 85% – 90% of children who screen positive for cCMV are asymptomatic, the cCMV Screening Guidelines recommends infants who test positive for cCMV receive diagnostic testing for cCMV, consultation with an infectious disease specialist for recommendations for medical management, diagnostic testing for other related conditions, and ongoing follow-up with appropriate specialists.
The Florida Newborn Hearing Screening/Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program is pleased to announce that beginning December 9, 2021, the Florida Guidelines for Newborn Hearing Screening have been revised. For more information or questions about hearing screenings or the revised …
The Florida Department of Health, Newborn Screening (NBS) Program, is pleased to announce that beginning April 27, 2020, all newborns screened will be tested for a new condition, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). If you have any questions, please contact the …
The Florida Department of Health, Newborn Screening Program, is pleased to announce that beginning February 3, 2020, all newborns screened will be tested for Pompe Disease (Pompe) and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I (MPS I). If you have any questions, please contact …