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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Congenital CMV Infection

Cytomegalovirus (pronounced sy-toe-MEG-a-

low-vy-rus), or CMV, is a common virus that
infects people of all ages. Over half of adults
have been infected with CMV by age 40. Most
people infected with CMV show no signs or
symptoms. When a baby is born with
cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, it is called
congenital CMV. About one out of every 200
babies is born with congenital CMV infection.
About one in five babies with congenital CMV
infection will have long-term health
problems.

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FOR PREGNANT CONGENITAL HEALTHCARE
WOMEN AND CMV PROVIDERS
PARENTS

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National CMV Awareness What CDC Is Doing
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cytomegalovirus (CMV) CMV Resource Center
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Recursos para mujeres
embarazadas y padres (inglés y
español)
El CMV congénito y la pérdida
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Aprenda sobre las vacunas y las

enfermedades que previenen.

Last Reviewed: August 18, 2020

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