CMV (cytomegalovirus) infection in pregnancy can cause congenital CMV infection in newborns and is a major cause of birth defects like congenital deafness. Learn the basics CMV in pregnancy and about diagnosis and prevention in this video from a board certified OB-GYN and high-risk OB fellow.
0:00 Intro
0:24 What is CMV?
1:52 How common is CMV?
2:35 CMV & pregnancy: fetal effects
4:24 Risks by trimester
5:51 How is CMV diagnosed?
8:11 Preventing Congenital CMV
9:57 Challenges of CMV screening in Pregnancy
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**Video is for educational purposes only and should not be used as personal medical advice. Please discuss anything related to your own health, diagnosis, and treatment with your own medical provider as information in this video may not pertain to your individual and specific situation. **
