Facts about CMV/HSV/Syphilis

Young children are a common source of CMV. By the age of 5 years, 1 in 3 children has been infected with CMV but usually does not have symptoms.

CMV testing should be done within 2-3 weeks of birth to determine if it is congenital.

Five tips to help prevent CMV: do not share food/utensils/drinks, do not put a pacifier in your mouth, avoid contact with saliva when kissing a child, do not share a toothbrush, wash your hands.

About one out of every 200 babies is born with congenital CMV infection.

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