Blood work indicated newborn Gideon was infected with a virus Muldoon had never heard of: Cytomegalovirus or CMV – a virus that can cause severe birth defects. But one in five will have CMV-related problems, like hearing loss, cognitive delay or neurological problems like Gideon. However, CMV infection can cause serious health problems for people with weakened immune systems, such as individuals with HIV or those who have an organ transplant. And it can be a big problem for pregnant women. RACHEL MARTIN, HOST:Today in Your Health, we're going to take a look at a virus that can cause severe birth defects.
Common Virus Can Cause Devastating Birth Defects : Shots
Enlarge this image toggle caption Caitlin O'Hara for NPR Caitlin O'Hara for NPRGideon's case is unusually severe. Blood work indicated newborn Gideon was infected with a virus Muldoon had never heard of: Cytomegalovirus or CMV – a virus that can cause severe birth defects. Enlarge this image toggle caption Caitlin O'Hara for NPR Caitlin O'Hara for NPRFor most people, CMV isn't a problem. Enlarge this image toggle caption Caitlin O'Hara for NPR Caitlin O'Hara for NPRThe stage of pregnancy when first infected also makes a difference. For Gideon, Infection With a Common Virus Caused Rare Birth DefectsEnlarge this image toggle caption Caitlin O'Hara for NPR Caitlin O'Hara for NPRWhen Kathleen Muldoon had her second child everything was going smoothly.collected by :Sandra Alex
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