Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification was used to detect cytomegalovirus (CMV) in tissue culture and in urine specimens from newborns. Synthetic oligonucleotide primer pairs were used to ...

Currently CMV is the most common cause of congenital infection in the United States. Ten to 20% of infected infants may suffer sensorineural hearing loss, ocular damage, or impairment of cognitive ...

However, infection during pregnancy can pose a substantial risk of transmission to the developing fetus, which can result in lifelong health complications for the newborn. CMV is the leading ...

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common herpes virus that is spread through body fluids such as saliva, tears, blood, urine, breast milk, semen, and vaginal fluids. More than half of all people have ...

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — Lawmakers are considering a bill that would mandate pre-screenings for cytomegalovirus (CMV) in newborns. CMV is a virus that can be transmitted from a pregnant mother to ...

Hurricanes’ Shane Smith pledges $25 per point to CMV Foundation in honor of his niece, raising awareness for a cause close to his heart.