Month: December 2018
CMV infection
Posted on December 3, 2018 by adminIn Medical
Cytomegalovirus is the most common congenital infection and a significant cause of disability in Australia. It causes hearing , vision problems, cerebral palsy , epilepsy and developmental delay affecting 400 infants a year. Infection is spread by saliva or urine.
Washing hands or utensils and toys for 15 seconds (soap and water) and drying them is sufficient to prevent spread.