A recent study highlights the widespread impact of #cytomegalovirus (#CMV), demonstrating that modeled seroprevalence estimates increased with age and were higher in females than males. By young adulthood, about half of US and a quarter of Canadian women have been exposed to CMV, underscoring the vital importance of awareness and prevention especially since CMV is the leading infectious cause of birth defects. Understanding CMV’s impact is crucial for developing better public health policies, screening programs, and potential vaccines that can make a real difference in people's lives. 📚 Dive into the full study to learn more about the study's findings and their implications: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/… #CMVAwarenessMonth #StopCMV #PublicHealth

Congenital #cytomegalovirus (#CMV) is the most common infectious cause of birth defects and developmental disabilities in the U.S., impacting approximately one in 200 babies. Despite the serious risks of pediatric birth defects, 91% of women have never heard of CMV. Most people, including Samantha Nikirk and Ayako Kamei, co-founder of the Association for Congenital Toxoplasma and Cytomegalovirus Infection, only find out after their child has been impacted by the #virus. Read our blog to learn more about real stories from families impacted by CMV: modernatx.com/media-center/a…. #CMVAwarenessMonth#StopCMV