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Congenital Cytomegalovirus
Alternate Names : CMV - Congenital, Congenital CMV
Definition
Congenital cytomegalovirus is a cluster of findings associated with infection of the fetus by cytomegalovirus.
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Congenital cytomegalovirus is caused when an infected mother passes CMV virus to the fetus through the placenta. ...
Symptoms & Signs
· Low birth weight
· Small head size (microcephaly)
· Seizures
· Rash at birth (petechiae)
· Jaundice
Prevention
Cytomegalovirus is almost everywhere in the environment, and is almost impossible to avoid.
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