Any GP's: Herpes/Cold sores and CMV link?

[ChocolateBiscuitCake]

I have posted under children's health about DS who has hearing loss. The hospital have lost his urine sample to determine whether CMV is the cause.

I am clutching at straws to try and rationalise that DS (8 weeks old) is fine as it appears that CMV can have more serious, ongoing complications.

My new 'theory' is:

DH gets terrible (migrane inducing) coldsores/herpes. We have been together 10 years and I have thankfully never had a coldsore. However, is it likely that I have therefore been exposed to CMV prior to getting pregnant with DS3?

Just been having a read of the NHS Choices site on CMV here. It's part of the same family as HSV but the symptoms appear to be different for CMV and HSV. Not sure there's a clear answer to your question I'm afraid (non-medic).
I think you need to ask the clinicians caring for your DS, and I hope you get an answer soon re the cause of his hearing loss. Has another urine sample been sent off?

Sorry - I should have said that that there is a 2-3 week window when CMV can be tested in a newborn. Sample done at 3 weeks old and he is now 8 weeks so we have lost the chance to find out - hence my needing to clutch at straws. Currently waiting for hospital to get back to me.

Thanks for your reply

Ah, sorry I see (just did a quick search) because it's difficult to tell if it's acquired or congenital after that window.
Is it possible they recorded the sample under your name or Baby ChocolateBiscuitCake rather than DS CBC? (Sorry I know it's a long shot).
I saw on the other thread that someone's suggested using the heel prick sample. Looking at some of the websites (NHS and CDC) it appears there are blood based tests available, so fingers crossed they can use that instead.