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 the most common congenital infection that is passed from mother to unborn baby. infants born each year in the United States, approximately 1% will be congenitally infected with CMV. (about 4,000 infants each year) may have one or multiple abnormalities.