Jeffrey M. Pernica

Eye Findings Following Congenital Cytomegalovirus Newborn Screening

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Consensus guidelines have recommended eye examinations for all newborns with congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection; however, structured ophthalmic examinations are seldom reported. Existing literature suggests ocular pathology is uncommon in cCMV,...

Respiratory Syncytial Virus–Related Hospitalizations Among Infants Receiving Nirsevimab

Importance Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of hospitalization among infants. Nirsevimab, a long-acting monoclonal antibody that protects against severe RSV, was publicly funded for all infants in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec starting in the fa...

Congenital Tuberculosis in a 2-Week-Old Neonate With an Asymptomatic Mother

Congenital tuberculosis (TB) is a rare condition, and diagnosis is challenging due to its nonspecific clinical presentation and rarity. It has a very high case-fatality rate (estimated at 30%–50%). We report the case of a 2-week-old male neonate, born from an uncomplicated diamni...