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References and Resources
Related links are organized into categories on the basis of the information they provide or the type of organization they represent. Please note that some organizations provide information about a variety of topics related to infant hearing loss and Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI).
DISCLAIMER: Links to organizations outside of CDC are included for information only. CDC has no control over the information at these sites. Views and opinions of these organizations are not necessarily those of CDC, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), or the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS).
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General Information
Cytomegalovirus (exit site)
From American Academy of Family Physicians, a national, non-profit medical association of more than 88,000 members (family physicians, family practice residents, and medical students). This Web site provides a patient information handout on cytomegalovirus.
National Congenital CMV Disease Registry (exit site)
A research program working to learn more about those children born with symptoms of congenital CMV disease.
CMV - Immunocompromised Host (exit site)
From MedlinePlus, Medical Encyclopedia, an online service of the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. MedlinePlus is designed to link you to information on specific health topics, including CMV.
Preventing Congenital CMV Through Awareness (exit site)
From the Congenital Cytomegalovirus Foundation, whose mission is to prevent birth defects resulting from congenital CMV infection.
Hand Washing
CDC Ounce of Prevention Campaign
Resources about handwashing, cleaning and disinfection, and other easy-to-follow steps in an effort to develop and maintain successful hand hygiene and cleaning practices
Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings
Recommendations of the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee and the HICPAC/SHEA/APIC/IDSA Hand Hygiene Task Force
MMWR Recommendations and Reports. October 25, 2002.51(RR16):1-44.
Hearing
Report and Recommendations: NIDCD Workshop on Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection and Hearing Loss (exit site)
From the National Institute on Deafness and Communication Disorders, the National Institutes of Health
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program
From the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC
Boys Town National Research Hospital (exit site)
This site includes information about infant hearing loss, how the ear works, family issues, and some available intervention options.
Mental Retardation
Mental Retardation
From National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC
Mental Retardation (exit site)
Fact sheet about mental retardation that includes general information on topics such as diagnosis and causes as well as tips for parents and teachers. From National Information Center on Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY). NICHCY provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families and for teachers, and other professionals.
Pregnancy
Cytomegalovirus Infection in Pregnancy (exit site)
From the March of Dimes
Cytomegalovirus Infection (exit site)
From the American Pregnancy Association
Professional Associations
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (exit site)
American Academy of Family Physicians (exit site)
American Academy of Pediatrics (exit site)
American Pregnancy Association (exit site)
Family Support
Parent-to-Parent Support Network (exit site)
From the National Congenital CMV Disease Registry Outreach Program
The CMV Action Network (exit site)
This network is composed of several families, friends and medical professionals personally affected by CMV and committed to public education efforts to prevent future cases of the virus.
Other Viruses Related to CMV
HIV/AIDS
A Guide for People with CMV Infection
From the National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Divisions of HIV/AIDS Prevention
Herpes B
B Virus (Cercopithecine Herpesvirus 1) Infection
From the National Center for Infectious Diseases, CDC
Herpes Simplex (Genital)
Genital Herpes - CDC Fact Sheet
From the National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Divisions of STD Prevention
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and Infectious Mononucleosis
Epstein-Barr Virus and Infectious Mononucleosis
From the National Center for Infectious Diseases, CDC
Varicella Disease (Chickenpox)
Varicella Disease (Chickenpox)
From the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, CDC
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