Impact of Postnatal CMV on BPD in VLBW Infants

Created using ChatSlide

This presentation delves into the significant relationship between postnatal cytomegalovirus (pCMV) and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants, as outlined in the April 2026 study by Zhihui Qiao et al. Employing a retrospective cohort design, this research not only identifies a concerning increase in the severity of BPD with pCMV infection but also indicates that a high CMV viral load exacerbates respiratory morbidity and heightens healthcare resource...