Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Except where otherwise noted, the information provided on this page is courtesy of Gail J. Demmler MD, National Congenital CMV Disease Registry, Baylor College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics.

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How do people catch CMV? (50k)

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Can I prevent catching CMV? (55k)

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What are signs and symptoms of congenital CMV disease? (41k)

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What problems are associated with a "silent" CMV infection? (40k)

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What are usual signs and symptoms of acquired CMV infection? (42k)

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What happens in the body during a CMV infection? (40k)

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Is there a vaccine against CMV? (35k)

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Can congenital CMV infection or disease be treated? (37k)

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How common is CMV in newborns? (38k)

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What are the chances my unborn baby has CMV? (52k)

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When a diagnosis of congenital CMV has been made, what type of follow-up is recommended? (42k)

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I am thinking about becoming pregnant. Is there any test that can be done to show if I could be at risk for catching CMV? 359k

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