We fully agree with the editorial by Pass1 noting that congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a serious disorder that does not receive the attention it deserves. To Pass's valuable introduction, we would like to add a discussion on the possibilities for prevention. Not only does congenital CMV pose a serious health problem for affected infants, but children with congenital CMV also may be a source of infection for other children and those who care for them. Young infants attending daycare or kindergarten may infect other children by passing on the virus through saliva on toys or by kissing. Caregivers can become infected while changing diapers and caring for affected children, and can be unaware that they are shedding CMV virus. A pregnant caregiver may unwittingly transfer CMV to her unborn child, with the ensuing consequences.
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