Congenital cytomegalovirus can affect a baby’s brain development.
Congenital cytomegalovirus can affect a baby’s brain development. Australia has contributed $590,958 (AUD850,000) to raise awareness of congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common virus that can pass from a pregnant mother to her baby. CMV can affect a baby’s brain development and, in some cases, lead to lifelong disabilities, including cerebral palsy, hearing loss and epilepsy.
If diagnosed early, antiviral medication can be given to the mother to reduce the risk of transmission to the baby. The campaign is a collaboration between the New South Wales government and the Cerebral Palsy…
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