Vestibular Function in Children With a Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection: 3 Years of Follow-Up

Abstract

cCMV can impair not only the auditory but also the vestibular function. Similar to the hearing loss, vestibular loss in cCMV can be highly variable. It can be unilateral or bilateral, limited or extensive, stable or progressive, and early or delayed in onset. As the vestibular function can deteriorate over time and even normal-hearing subjects can be affected, vestibular evaluation should be part of the standard otolaryngology follow-up in all children with cCMV.