Saliva test detects virus linked to hearing loss in newborns

Researchers said they were able to identify 100% of babies with cytomegalovirus, an infection that can lead to hearing loss, using wet saliva sample and 97% using dried saliva sample. The findings are published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Bloomberg (6/1) http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-06-01/saliva-tests-for-infants-may-identify-risk-of-hearing-loss-study-shows.html