CMV Infection
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It is an infection brought about by the Herpes family of viruses and it exists globally over all socioeconomic groups. The virus is easily transmitted through bodily fluids such as urine, saliva, breast milk, tears, blood vaginal fluids and semen. Once the virus gets a hold in a human body, it is there for life and that person becomes a carrier of the disease. It is called a silent virus for it manifests no outward signs to warn others or even it’s victim that it is infected. Those who are at most risk form the virus are unborn babies and people with weakened immune systems such as those with Aids and the many other immune system weakening diseases. They can have a variety of effects on the human body such as problems with the liver, spleen and lungs, along with jaundice, purple skin splotches small birth size and may even experience seizures. In rare cases, the child which as been infected unknowingly by a mother (congenital CMV) may reuslt in death due to complications so education is the key to prevention. Like all viruses, proper disinfection and sanitation is also a good prevention method for the disease.