Cytomegalovirus (CMV) belongs to the herpes virus family.
Both adults and children carry the virus mildly, symptoms are of a general nature, and the disease itself does not threaten complications. Unfortunately, the situation is different with pregnant women, for them CMV can be very dangerous.
Infection during pregnancy
If a woman first contracted the virus during pregnancy, there is a risk of infection entering the placenta. In this case, the child will develop a congenital infection (risk from 30 to 40%).Complications due to this occur in 2-3 children out of 10 infected.
The problem is that the consequences, while rare, can be very serious. Sometimes the central nervous system suffers, mental retardation, congenital deafness and other pathologies are provoked.
Some conditions cannot be diagnosed at the stage of pregnancy, so it is very important for the expectant mother to take care of herself.
How do you know if you are infected?
If you experience symptoms of discomfort that may indicate CMV infection, we recommend that you undergo specific tests to determine antibodies to the virus:- IgM shows the state of the body now,
- IgG indicates past infection.
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