As an adult you establish a unique identity, reach the proverbial midlife crisis, and eventually succumb to old age. In this lesson, learn about the physical, psychological, and emotional changes that take place along this journey. Psychology 103: Human Growth and Development / Psychology Courses.
CMV is a common viral infection, especially among young children. Congenital CMV occurs when the infection is passed across the placenta from a pregnant woman to her developing baby. Some babies with congenital CMV infection show signs of disability at birth, while others are born healthy.
CMV is a virus that is spread from a person with the virus to someone else. The virus can spread: To the unborn baby from the mother during pregnancy (congenital CMV) To the newborn from the mother during delivery or through breastmilk (perinatal CMV) In households with young children and in daycare centers.