Tag: CMV
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) During Pregnancy: A Friendly Overview
Read more Hey there, future moms! Let’s chat about something that might come up during your pregnancy: cytomegalovirus, often referred to as CMV. This virus is quite common and you might have encountered it without even realizing it. In fact, studies indicate that nearly 1 in 3 kids in the U.S. are infected by the…
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Understanding Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection: Symptoms, Effects, and Treatment
Read more Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus that can be transmitted to a developing fetus before birth. While CMV infections are generally harmless and rarely lead to serious illness, they can pose risks in certain situations. For healthy individuals who contract CMV after childbirth, symptoms are typically mild, and there are usually no long-term health…
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Congenital CMV and Birth Defects: Understanding the Risks
Read more Cytomegalovirus, commonly known as CMV, is a prevalent member of the herpes virus family. By the time individuals reach 40 years old, about half of them will have contracted CMV. In most cases, a CMV infection is temporary, often without noticeable symptoms, and the virus remains dormant in the body. However, if a…