Congenital Cytomegalovirus is a Common and Serious Herpes Infection That Can Cause Birth Defects, but Is Preventable
According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Cytomegalovirus (CMV) “is a common virus for people of all ages; however, a healthy person’s immune system usually keeps the virus from causing illness.” The Mayo Clinic shares that once infected, the body retains the infection for life. However, most people do not …