Roger Marshall: “CMV is the most common congenital viral infection affecting…”

“I'd like to discuss NIH research on cmv. It's not a thing that's well known, but it is a common, generally harmless virus that can be contracted at any age. CMV is the most common congenital viral infection affecting newborns. According to the CMV foundation, one in 200 children born with congenital CMV each year. When transmitted to a child during pregnancy, the virus is often symptomless, but in some cases can lead to developmental disabilities and medical conditions in children.” (09:30–09:35)

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