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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Kuchkuntla, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Regular hand washing is a commonly recommended step to decrease the spread of infections and healthcare providers should follow standard precautions to prevent nosocomial transmission.

Primary Prevention

• Regular hand washing is a commonly recommended step to decrease the spread of infections, and may reduce exposures to CMV.
• Healthcare providers should follow standard precautions to prevent nosocomial transmission.
• Vaccines are still in the research and development stage.