BEST INFORMATION ABOUT CONGENITAL CMV AND BIRTH DEFECTS
Cytomegalovirus , or CMV, is a very common member of the herpes family of viruses. By age 40, half of the adult population has been infected with CMV. Usually, a CMV infection is short-lived, does not produce noticeable symptoms, and afterward lies dormant in the body for life. But what happens if a pregnant woman picks up CMV for the first time during a pregnancy, or has a recurrent infection from a previous exposure? Are there risks to the fetus? And if so, how can your healthcare provider help to minimize these risks? In this article, we will address the birth defects associated with congenital CMV and ways to protect yourself and your growing baby. If you’d like to know more about CMV during pregnancy in general, check out our article Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection . Visit us to know more about Cosmetic Surgery Vashi Congenital CMV Birth Defects: In The Womb Not all babies born to CMV-infected mothers develop congenital CMV, and not all that do p...