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 double-stranded DNA virus and is a member of the Herpesviridae family. At least 60% of the US population has been exposed to CMV,with a prevalence of more than 90% in high-risk groups (eg, unborn babies whose mothers become infected with CMV during the pregnancy or people with HIV).