
About Cytomegalovirus | Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Congenital …
What it is CMV is a common virus that infects people of all ages. In the United States, nearly 1 in 3 children is already infected with CMV by age 5. Over half of adults have been infected with …
CMV in Newborns | Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Congenital CMV …
Jan 17, 2025 · When a baby is born with cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, it is called congenital CMV. CMV is most common infectious cause of birth defects in the United States.
Clinical Overview of CMV and Congenital CMV
Nov 6, 2024 · For most people, cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is not a serious health problem. Diagnose, treat, and monitor children with congenital CMV to help improve their health …
Laboratory Testing for CMV and Congenital CMV
Apr 15, 2024 · The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay is the most common serologic test for measuring antibody to CMV. Congenital CMV infection cannot be diagnosed with antibody …
Site Index | Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Congenital CMV Infection …
CMV is the most common infectious cause of birth defects in the United States. It can spread through body fluids like saliva and urine, especially by children.
Cytomegalovirus | Infection Control | CDC
Nov 7, 2024 · Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a member of the herpesvirus family, which also includes herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, varicella-zoster virus, and Epstein-Barr virus. 1 CMV …
Acerca del citomegalovirus | Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and …
El citomegalovirus (o CMV) es un virus común que se encuentra en personas de todas las edades. El sistema inmunitario de una persona sana generalmente impide que el virus cause …
Notes from the Field: Universal Newborn Screening and...
Aug 15, 2024 · Unless parents opt out, all Minnesota-born infants are screened for the presence of cytomegalovirus (CMV) using a qualitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay …
What is CMV? CMV, or cytomegalovirus (si-to-MEG-a-lo-vi-rus), is a virus that is found in all parts of the world. For someone with HIV or AIDS, CMV can cause retinitis (blurred vision and …
CMV Fact Sheet for Pregnant Women and Parents - CDC Stacks
Most people have been infected with cytomegalovirus (CMV), but do not have symptoms. If a pregnant woman is infected with CMV, she can pass it to her developing baby. This is called …