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Transmission of the virus is often preventable because it is most often transmitted through infected bodily fluids that come in contact with hands and then are absorbed through the nose or mouth of a susceptible person. Therefore, care should be taken when handling children and items like diapers. Simple hand washing with soap and water is effective in removing the virus from the hands. | Transmission of the virus is often preventable because it is most often transmitted through infected bodily fluids that come in contact with hands and then are absorbed through the nose or mouth of a susceptible person. Therefore, care should be taken when handling children and items like diapers. Simple hand washing with soap and water is effective in removing the virus from the hands. | ||
Recommendations for pregnant women with regard to CMV infection: | |||
*Throughout the [[pregnancy]], practice good personal [[hygiene]], especially handwashing with soap and water, after contact with diapers or oral [[secretion]]s (particularly with a child who is in day care). | |||
*Laboratory testing for [[antibody]] to CMV can be performed to determine if a women has already had CMV infection. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
[[Category:Needs overview]] | |||
Revision as of 14:43, 14 December 2012
Template:Cytomegalovirus Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Primary Prevention
Transmission of the virus is often preventable because it is most often transmitted through infected bodily fluids that come in contact with hands and then are absorbed through the nose or mouth of a susceptible person. Therefore, care should be taken when handling children and items like diapers. Simple hand washing with soap and water is effective in removing the virus from the hands.
Recommendations for pregnant women with regard to CMV infection:
- Throughout the pregnancy, practice good personal hygiene, especially handwashing with soap and water, after contact with diapers or oral secretions (particularly with a child who is in day care).
- Laboratory testing for antibody to CMV can be performed to determine if a women has already had CMV infection.