CMV: Infection Alert for Pregnant Moms

How does cytomegalovirus affect your unborn baby?

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What Is CMV?

Up to 85 percent of adults will contract cytomegalovirus (CMV) before age 40, but few people know how dangerous it can be for an unborn baby. We got the facts from Parents advisor Darshak Sanghavi, MD.

CMV is a herpes virus that spreads through saliva, mucus, and other bodily fluids. Most people get it early in life, since it's easily transmitted among young kids. Once you're infected, the virus remains in your system.

Next: What Are the Symptoms?

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