Cytomegalovirus, which is also known as congenital CMV, is the most common congenital infection in the United States. This category lists sites relating to cytomegalovirus.
Recommended Resources
The Centers for Disease Control presents the basics about cytomegalovirus, providing details about who the at-risk population is, how transmission is achieved, and treatment options.
http://www.cdc.gov/cmv/index.html
Center Watch: Cytomegalovirus Infections
Cytomegalovirus infections are the subject of this webpage, specifically their transmission and the complications which can arise if left untreated.
http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat682.html
This web site provides research and treatment information for children diagnosed with Cytomegalovirus (CMV) before, during, and/or after birth.
http://www.utoronto.ca/kids/cmv.html
Affords the reader details concerning the herpes infection known as cytomegalovirus. The article encompasses the areas of causes, symptoms, and treatment for the infection.
http://www.doc20.com/disease/cytomegalovirus-infection/
FreeMD.com provides information about the treatment of Cytomegalovirus, which includes both intravenous fluids and anti-viral medication.
http://www.freemd.com/cytomegalovirus-pneumonia/treatment.htm
Health.com provides information about the Cytomegalovirus (CMV), a viral infection which can cause serious complications during pregnancy.
http://www.health.com/health/library/mdp/0,,nord189,00.html
Healthlink.com: Cytomegalovirus
This web site provides informative articles about the Cytomegalovirus (CMV) which can cause serious complications in babies before, during, and after birth.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/954992871.html
Human Illnesses: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection
Presents a detailed description of the infection as well as a fact sheet for symptoms and treatment.
http://www.humanillnesses.com/Infectious-Diseases-Co-Ha/Cytomegalovirus-CMV-Infection.html
Mama's Health: Cytomegalovirus
Proffers details about CMV, specifically what it is as well as its cause, symptoms, and treatment.
http://www.mamashealth.com/infect/cyto.asp
MedlinePlus: Congenital Cytomegalovirus
Contains the causes and symptoms of this infection, as well as describing exams and tests, treatments, and prognosis.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/MEDLINEPLUS/ency/article/001343.htm
The Merck.com web site provides information about the care and treatment options available for the Cytomegalovirus (CMV), which can be transmitted in utero from mother to child.
http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/sec17/ch198/ch198h.html
Contains a brief question and answer article regarding the length of time the cytomegalo virus stays in the body.
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/ate/infections/202886.html
NY State Department of Health: Cytomegalovirus
The web site for the New York State Department of Health lays out information for the transmission and treatment of cytomegalovirus.
http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/cytomegalovirus/fact_sheet.htm
Pregnancy Calendars: Cytomegalovirus
Sets forth data about the causes, symptoms and treatment of cytomegalovirus before, during, and after pregnancy.
http://www.pregnancy-calendars.org/diseases/cytomegalovirus.html
Stop CMV is a non-profit organization dedicated to increase awareness and treatment research funding for (congenital) Cytomegalovirus (CMV).
http://www.stopcmv.com/
The Doctor's Doctor: Cytomegalovirus
Gives background about the virus as well as a fairly detailed list of disease associations and characterizations.
http://www.thedoctorsdoctor.com/diseases/cytomegalovirus.htm
