Brisbane Times
·general
·3 hours ago
The common but deadly virus most pregnant women have never heard of
The Australian government updated its guidelines to inform pregnant women about congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), a major cause of congenital infection. Almost 2000 babies are born with CMV annually, and 400 children may suffer disabilities from it. Experts stress hygiene measures can reduce transmission risk by 70 percent, yet awareness remains critically low among pregnant women.
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