Prevention of transmission with CMV infection
Unfortunately, a vaccination has not yet been found for preventing transmission of the CMV virus. Therefore, the only recommended method by doctors to prevent the infection is by adopting preventive means.
Up to the age of 4, many children excrete the CMV virus, and therefore there are several rules that have been scientifically proven to drastically lower infection with the virus during pregnancy[5]
Avoiding contact with saliva
Avoiding contact with excretions
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