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Cytomegalovirus is a common virus. It can be serious if a woman catches it during pregnancy as she may pass the virus on to her baby.
My son has CMV, if it had been screened for, early treatment could've reduce complications.
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My son has CMV, if it had been screened for, early treatment could've reduce complications.
@cmvactionuk
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2/ A randomised control trial demonstrated a 71% reduction in the risk of foetal transmission when a high dose of Valaciclovir was given to women who seroconvert #CMV, (pass to foetus), in pregnancy.
1st Trimester Screening is a no brainer.
1st Trimester Screening is a no brainer.
3/ The Valgan Toddler Study, a randomised control trial, showed no efficacy of late treatment where there is hearing loss caused by CMV, so the only opportunity to preserve hearing is by treatment in the new-born period.
Neonatal CMV Screening could prevent children going deaf.
Neonatal CMV Screening could prevent children going deaf.
