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Pediatric cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a very common herpes virus, but can cause serious problems for newborns.
Congenital is passed along to the unborn baby during pregnancy.
Perinatal is passed along to a newborn during delivery or through breastmilk.
Most newborns do not have symptoms.
Symptoms are usually seen in very premature or sick newborns between 3 weeks - 6 months.
The CMV virus is spread from person to person by contact with infected saliva, semen, urine and vaginal fluid.