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- Birth Defects Program
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- CCHD
- CMV
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- Maine Newborn Hearing Program
- Newborn Bloodspot Screening Program
- Care Coordination
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Advisory Boards
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Cytomegalovirus (pronounced sy-toe-MEG-a-low-vy-rus), or CMV is a virus that can infect people of all ages. Most people infected with CMV have no symptoms. When a baby is born with cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, it is called congenital CMV. About one out of every 200 babies is born with congenital CMV infection. About one in five babies with congenital CMV infection will have long-term health problems. Screening for Cytomegalovirus in Certain Newborn Infants is now required by law.
Educational Materials
- What is CMV (PDF)
- CMV Prevention (PDF)
- CMV Awareness Flyer (PDF)
- Why is My Baby Being Tested for CMV (PDF)
- 2018 Hearing Fact Sheet (PDF)
Order hard copies of these materials
For Healthcare Providers
Learn More
- Maine CDC CMV Report (PDF)
- U.S. CDC CMV Website
- CMV Resources – U.S. CDC
- CMV and Pregnancy – March of Dimes
For information please contact Robbie Gonzalez-Dow, CMV Coordinator
Tel: (831) 917-8939
TTY: Maine relay 711
Email: roberta.gonzalez-dow@maine.gov
