A positive test for CMV IgG indicates that a person was infected with CMV at some time during their life but does not indicate when a person was infected.
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National CMV Awareness is in June!
National CMV Awareness is in June!
CMV is a member of the herpesvirus family, which includes herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, varicella-zoster virus, and Epstein-Barr virus.
CMV is a member of the herpesvirus family, which includes herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, varicella-zoster virus, and Epstein-Barr virus.
Over half of adults have been infected with CMV by age 40.
Over half of adults have been infected with CMV by age 40.
About 10% of babies with congenital CMV have signs, such as jaundice, rash, microcephaly, or low weight, at birth.
About 10% of babies with congenital CMV have signs, such as jaundice, rash, microcephaly, or low weight, at birth.
Young children are a common source of CMV. By the age of 5 years, 1 in 3 children has been infected with CMV but usually does not have symptoms.
Young children are a common source of CMV. By the age of 5 years, 1 in 3 children has been infected with CMV but usually does not have symptoms.
CMV testing should be done within 2-3 weeks of birth to determine if it is congenital.
CMV testing should be done within 2-3 weeks of birth to determine if it is congenital.
About 15% of babies with congenital CMV will not have signs at birth but will later develop hearing loss.
About 15% of babies with congenital CMV will not have signs at birth but will later develop hearing loss.
About one out of every 200 babies is born with congenital CMV infection.
About one out of every 200 babies is born with congenital CMV infection.
