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.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus, and roughly 50% of people in the US have already been exposed to it. However, a healthy adult typically experiences flu-like symptoms or none at all. The virus is only dangerous to HIV positive people, transplant recipients, and others with compromised immune systems, as well as a minority of exposed newborns.