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Congenital CMV Infection

Congenital CMV, or cytomegalovirus (si-to-MEG-a-lo-vi-rus), is the most common congenital (present at birth) infection in the United States.

Did you know that in the U.S....

every hour, congenital CMV causes one child to become disabled
each year, about 30,000 children are born with congenital CMV infection

What should I know about CMV if I am pregnant?

	About CMV
	Frequently Asked Questions
	Signs and Symptoms
	Testing for CMV
	Diagnosis
	Treatment and Vaccine Research
	Reference and Resources
	CDC Activities

	Clinicians/Healthcare Settings
	CMV and Pregnancy
	People Who Work with Infants and Children
	People with Weakened Immune Systems

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Date Last Modified: November 3, 2008
Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases / Division of Viral Diseases

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